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.
Biden Administration Sets Home COVID-19 Test Coverage Rules
By Allison BellInsurers and group health plans will have to pay for up to eight tests per person per month starting Jan. 15.
December 30, 2021
Improving the Medicare Customer JourneyA Cigna executive looks at how the enrollees' needs are changing.
December 29, 2021
New 'Birthday Rules' to Help Some Medigap Users Switch PlansThe switching periods will give agents a chance to offer some clients more options.
December 16, 2021
COVID-19 Deaths Cut 2020 Medicare Enrollment GrowthOverall Medicare enrollment increased only 2.1% in 2020, down from a projected growth rate of 2.7%.
December 16, 2021
Coverage Changes: A Medicare Customer QuestionA Medicare specialist summarizes some of the key 2022 program parameters.
December 13, 2021
How Your Clients Can Pick the Right Long-Term Care Facilities: LTCI InsiderTo understand what you're getting, you need to know what to look for.
December 08, 2021
States See Medicare Card Delivery ProblemsObstacles include Social Security field office shutdowns and slow mail service.
December 08, 2021
Medicare Advantage Group Seeks Better Plan Extra ShowcaseThe Better Medicare Alliance says finding a plan with good exercise benefits should be easier.