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.
Is It Time to Overhaul America's Social Insurance System?
By Scott WooldridgeA new report considers changes in social insurance programs, from workforce training to health care, as the U.S. recovers from COVID.
June 29, 2021
Health Organizations Approach D.C. Rumble With New CEOsThe Better Medicare Alliance and Altarum will help shape Medicare solvency discussions.
June 28, 2021
Prescription Cost Help: A Medicare Customer QuestionSome low-income beneficiaries can get a complicated coverage boost.
June 23, 2021
ACA 'Medicare Tax' Revenue Should Go to Medicare: Senior Citizens LeagueRevenue from a second ACA Medicare tax does go to Medicare.
June 18, 2021
UnitedHealth Executive to Lead Telemedicine GroupKristi Henderson is in charge of telehealth at UnitedHealth's OptumHealth unit.
June 17, 2021
DOJ Moves to Block $30B Aon-Willis Towers MergerThe combined company would be the world's biggest insurance broker.
June 10, 2021
6 Ways to Help Clients Avoid Medicare's IRMAA Surcharges in RetirementWith appropriate income withdrawal strategies, your clients can lessen their exposure to these charges.
June 08, 2021
12 Worst States for Senior Health Care: 2021MedicareGuide compared the 50 states and D.C. to determine the worst places for older Americans to find affordable, high-quality health care.