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.
Congress May Set a $2K Medicare Drug Plan Patient Spending Cap
By Allison BellThe cap is part of the Democrats' spending package battle.
October 22, 2021
The Democrats' Medicare StandoffThe author makes the case that it will limit health care options for American seniors.
October 20, 2021
Health Insurance Giant Anthem Shrugs Off COVID-19 ClaimsMedicare Advantage enrollment increased 31%.
October 20, 2021
Democrats Move to Break Stalemate on Biden Plan by Scaling BackExtended child tax credits will likely be pared back, while expansions to Medicare and the SALT deduction are expected to remain.
October 19, 2021
Senators Sign On to Medicare Advantage Defender TeamThe list of 13 members includes five Republicans, Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin.
October 15, 2021
UnitedHealth Sees Increased Labor Cost PressureExecutives told securities analysts their company can help employers fight benefits cost increases.
October 13, 2021
The Medicare Advantage Budget Fights Will Be BrutalPlus, four other predictions for the Medicare annual enrollment period for 2022 coverage.
October 08, 2021
Cigna Makes $5.75B Deal With ChubbCigna will keep its main expat health business. It expects to use deal proceeds to buy back shares.