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.
AmeriLife and Prosperity Life Create a Medigap Program
By Allison BellThe effort unites a private equity-backed distributor with a private equity-backed insurer.
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.
August 22, 2021
What Agents Should Know About How Medicare Covers Ostomy ProductsMore than 750,000 people in the United States have ostomies.
August 13, 2021
New Bill Creates Medicare Part E, Open to AllMedicare Part E would be available to every individual who is not already eligible for Medicare or Medicaid.
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.