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.
Lobbying Group Cautions on Adding Dental, Vision Coverage to Medicare
By Michael S. FischerMedicare Advantage plans could have 48% to 73% fewer rebate dollars available without a benchmark adjustment, a study found.
August 13, 2021
Biden Stumps for Medicare Drug Price NegotiationsThe president also talked up plans to add dental, vision and hearing benefits to Medicare.
August 12, 2021
These Marketers Are in State Insurance Regulators' DoghouseOne of the cold calls went to a Louisiana insurance regulator's mother.
August 12, 2021
Supplemental Benefits Are Remaking Medicare Advantage PlansSome can pay for Uber rides to the grocery store, or home-delivered meals.
August 11, 2021
Senior Market Sales Has Medicare Advantage Sales Slots at WalgreensHealth Care Service Corp. and Zing also have Medicare Advantage plan news.
August 05, 2021
Should Medicare Offer Dental, Vision and Hearing Benefits?Two professors debate whether bolstering benefits, lowering the eligibility age and letting Medicare negotiate lower drug prices make sense.
July 30, 2021
Medicare Plans Ask EHealth for Stickier Customers: EarningsA web broker says it's spending more on agent training in an effort to increase retention levels.
July 28, 2021
Medicare Advantage Plans: A Medicare Customer QuestionMedicare Advantage Plans are another way to get your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage. Enrollment in these plans has more than doubled within the past…