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.
Medigap Plan Sales May Show Change in Buyer Tastes: AAMSI Data
By Allison BellAn enrollee survey suggests that Plan N product sales may be booming.
April 16, 2021
Silver Lining to Pandemic? Health Care SavingsA new Senior Citizens League survey found spending on health care across the board dropped significantly in 2020 versus 2019.
April 16, 2021
CMS Nominee Likes New Medicare Advantage Telehealth FlexibilityChiquita Brooks-LaSure said her own psychologist brother is using telehealth to see more patients.
April 16, 2021
UnitedHealth Still Sees COVID-19 Surges Crowding Out Other CareThe company is assuming that use of non-COVID-19 care will rise later in the year, as the pandemic eases.
April 12, 2021
Biden Hopes to Increase Respite Care FundingHis early budget request for 2022 also includes more money for fighting HIV and opioid abuse.
April 12, 2021
Senate Panel Sets Confirmation Hearing Date for Medicare ChiefChiquita Brooks-LaSure is also on track to oversee Medicaid and HealthCare.gov.
April 08, 2021
MetLife Completes $3.9 Billion P&C Unit Sale: Deals777 Partners acquired a Medicare plan distributor, Integrity Marketing bought an IMO.
April 08, 2021
Web Broker Aims to Hire Hundreds of Medicare Sales AgentsEHealth said it offers uncapped commissions and paid licensing costs.