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.
Fight Over Medicare Advantage Patient Health Scores Heats Up
By Allison BellAn insurer group says cracking down too hard on score creep would drive up monthly premium bills.
September 07, 2021
Auto-IRA Bill Up for Vote This WeekHouse Ways and Means will also consider a bill adding dental, hearing and vision benefits to Medicare, Rep. Neal says.
September 03, 2021
New Bill Lowers Medicare Eligibility Age to 60The Improving Medicare Coverage Act would expand coverage to at least 23 million people.
September 02, 2021
AmeriLife and Prosperity Life Create a Medigap ProgramThe effort unites a private equity-backed distributor with a private equity-backed insurer.
September 01, 2021
Independence Holding May Go PrivateGeneve Holdings, the company offering to help IHC go private, already owns more than 60% of its shares.
August 31, 2021
Comparing Coverage: A Medicare Customer Q&AFor some people turning 65 this year, Medicare may have a tough competitor.
August 31, 2021
Florida Blue's Parent to Acquire Triple-SThe deal should help Guidewell serve the rapidly growing Puerto Rican and Hispanic communities in Florida.
August 25, 2021
Lobbying Group Cautions on Adding Dental, Vision Coverage to MedicareMedicare Advantage plans could have 48% to 73% fewer rebate dollars available without a benchmark adjustment, a study found.