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.
Federal Health Regulators Propose HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes
By Allison BellThe update could help clients get health information to underwriters faster, and make insurers give records back to consumers faster.
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.
November 09, 2020
Medicare Part B Premium to Jump $3.90 a Month for 2021The latest premium increase represents about 20% of the average Social Security COLA for 2021, says a Medicare advocacy group.
November 04, 2020
10 Worries Your Clients Might Have About MedicareMany Medicare enrollees report that they don't know where to turn for guidance. Advisors can help.
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.