Medicare Planning
Medicare planning news and analysis, including coverage of the Medicare Advantage program, Medicare supplement insurance, the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly plans.
President Signs $1.2T Spending Package, Promotes Drug Pricing Shift
By Allison BellA separate Homeland Security funding bill fight could create new dealmaking opportunities.
January 30, 2026
Debate: Should HSA Rules Be Tightened?Currently, once the account owner reaches age 65, there's penalty-free access for any purpose.
January 29, 2026
5 Medicare Advantage Crisis Points for Retirement AdvisorsThe supply of plans might be stable in 2027, but a new federal notice suggests it might not.
January 27, 2026
Medicare Advantage Managers Propose 0.09% Plan Pay Hike for 2027A UnitedHealth executive said the proposal "simply doesn't reflect the reality of medical utilization and cost trends."
January 22, 2026
House Votes 341-88 for 'Minibus' Spending PackageThe package includes funding for the SEC and the IRS, along with efforts to update Medicare.
January 22, 2026
5 Key Medicare Provisions in the $1.2T House Spending PackageDebate on the package began on the floor today. A vote could occur tonight.
January 15, 2026
UnitedHealth Schools Senate Committee on Patient Risk ScoringInvestigators found that the company's health assessment teams spotted ominous signs that patients' own doctors had missed.
January 05, 2026
Debate: Should Medicare's Eligibility Age Be Raised to 67?The Republican Study Committee proposal more closely aligns with the eligibility rules governing Social Security claiming.