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.
Bipartisan Bill Could Cut Medicare Part B Enrollment Knots
By Allison BellH.R. 2477 and its companion, S. 1280, would help people who fail to sign up during the initial enrollment period.
October 26, 2020
How Medicare Premium Hikes, Small Social Security COLAs Squeeze RetireesThis poses a particular problem for higher income beneficiaries that advisors should know about.
October 15, 2020
Switching From Employer Coverage to Medicare Now: Medicare Customer QuestionsSome common questions have to do with COVID-19. Some, with the timeline.
October 15, 2020
Medicare Advantage Plans May Have More Search BuzzMany consumers are researching plans from Aetna, AARP, UnitedHealth and Mutual of Omaha.
October 13, 2020
Social Security COLA Set at 1.3% for 2021Medicare Part B premiums are increasing faster than Social Security benefits, advocates for seniors warn.
October 12, 2020
The Annual Medicare Plan Sales Lifeboat Opens ThursdayHere are 5 things to know about a program that keeps sailing along.
September 23, 2020
10 Medicare COVID-19 Benefits Facts You Should KnowThe annual enrollment period is almost here, and the pandemic is still here. Maybe you can help people deal with that.
September 15, 2020
Medicare Managers Start to Change Medicare Plan Risk MathThe new approach could eventually shake up plan prices.