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.
Senate Confirms Xavier Becerra as HHS Secretary
By Allison BellBecerra will play a lead role in shaping Medicare, the U.S. response to an aging population, and the fight against COVID-19.
March 04, 2021
Quarter of Americans at a Loss When Enrolling in Medicare Plans: SurveyEnrollees use and trust licensed agents most in their buying decisions, the survey found.
March 02, 2021
Health National Accounts Reps Come Out Ahead in Comp RankingsMedicare reps look as if they're doing OK. Individual health reps... not so much.
February 25, 2021
Biden HHS Secretary Pick Praises Medicare Advantage at HearingXavier Becerra also confirmed that he will work to build on the current health coverage framework.
February 24, 2021
HHS Nominee Becerra Talks About Biden Medicare Buy-In Plan ThinkingRepublicans questioned whether Xavier Becerra knows enough about health policy.
January 07, 2021
Why Financial Advisors Should Take Another Look at MedicareA Medicare advisor says many seniors need more help with choosing the right plans.
December 22, 2020
Social Security, Medicare Face Urgent Challenges in 2021COVID has deepened funding shortfalls, sapped political will to fix them and created a problem for workers born in 1960.
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.