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.
Older Americans Coping Better With Pandemic Than Younger Ones: Age Wave
By Bernice NapachOlder people "show more resilience and emotional intelligence and fortitude than any other generation," Age Wave's Ken Dychtwald says.
June 08, 2020
Medigap Issuers Struggle to Attract New EnrolleesThe number of insureds is up, but the number of new insureds is down.
May 20, 2020
Spring Venture Group to Hire 400 AgentsThe company says it will hire and train the new agents remotely.
May 11, 2020
Medigap With Medicare Advantage: A Medicare Customer QuestionA coverage compliance specialist takes on a question about what sounds like duplicate coverage.
April 27, 2020
How the Pandemic Is Affecting Retirement Confidence: EBRIEBRI's 2020 Retirement Confidence Survey found some good and bad news on how workers and retirees see their future.
April 08, 2020
Democrats Call for 'Interim Emergency' Coronavirus BillSchumer and Pelosi want to expand PPP loans and other aid as lawmakers discuss a broader follow-up to the CARES Act.
April 07, 2020
Medicare Advantage to Pay Issuers a Little More for 2021 CoverageAn issuer group wants to hear more about support for patients with severe kidney disease.
February 26, 2020
Mutual of Omaha Agrees to Sell Medicare Advantage BusinessThe potential buyer has already been running the plans.