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.
HHS Nominee Becerra Talks About Biden Medicare Buy-In Plan Thinking
By Allison BellRepublicans questioned whether Xavier Becerra knows enough about health policy.
December 17, 2020
Offering Medicare Guidance Gives Advisors HeftThere is a growing need to help clients navigate healthcare options as part of a holistic service experience.
December 11, 2020
Federal Health Regulators Propose HIPAA Privacy Rule ChangesThe update could help clients get health information to underwriters faster, and make insurers give records back to consumers faster.
December 07, 2020
Medicare Plan Players May Have Gotten Consumers' AttentionGoogle search activity for "Medicare Advantage" seems to be about 13% higher than it was a year ago.
December 04, 2020
CMS May Let Private Groups Run Part of Traditional MedicareCMS plans to start a test of the "Geographic Direct Contracting Model" in at least four markets in 2022.
November 23, 2020
2021 Employer Health Care Costs: A Medicare Customer QuestionA coverage compliance specialist takes on a question from a prospect who could just stay on an employer's plan.
November 10, 2020
How to Help Newly Retired Clients Avoid Medicare Sticker ShockWith some planning, advisors can help clients reduce Medicare Part B premiums, which are based on a 2-year lookback.
November 10, 2020
Bipartisan Bill Could Cut Medicare Part B Enrollment KnotsH.R. 2477 and its companion, S. 1280, would help people who fail to sign up during the initial enrollment period.