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.
12 Worst States for Senior Health Care: 2021
By Michael S. FischerMedicareGuide compared the 50 states and D.C. to determine the worst places for older Americans to find affordable, high-quality health care.
May 28, 2021
U.S. Federal Government Records $3.1 Trillion DeficitSocial Security payroll tax revenue and Federal Reserve contributions were up.
May 25, 2021
Five Republicans Vote to Confirm Biden's Medicare Chief NomineeThe Senate approved Chiquita Brooks-LaSure by a 55-44 vote. Supporters included Burr, Blunt and Moran.
May 21, 2021
Alliance Updates Medicare Advantage Program Fact BookOne major part of the 2021 report is state-by-state enrollment data.
May 10, 2021
Here's How Much a Couple Retiring in 2021 Will Need for Medical Costs: FidelityThe cost of health care through a typical retirement has increased 88% over 19 years, the firm's latest cost estimate found.
May 04, 2021
Integrity Marketing Acquires Plan Advisors: DealsInsurance Technologies scooped up IXN. Humana bought out the other owners of a home care company.
April 26, 2021
Create a Medicare Plan Agent Exchange With Ratings: ResearchersCommonwealth Fund analysts say variations in private plan selection tool menus might reflect real differences in advice quality.
April 21, 2021
Anthem Increases Medicare Advantage Enrollment 15%Both net income and revenue were up, in spite of the pandemic.