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.
MACRA and the Medigap Letter Plans
By Bonnie BurnsA longtime California health advocate training and policy specialist looks at who can really buy what.
November 11, 2019
Medicare Part B Premium Price Outpaces Social Security COLAThis uneven relationship means leaves Part B premium increase eating eat up nearly 10% of the average Social Security monthly benefit in 2020.
November 08, 2019
Medicare Part B Premium to Rise 6.7%Officials say the increase is due to the cost of physician-administered drugs.
November 07, 2019
Lawmakers' Constituents Like Medicare Advantage: Allyson SchwartzThe Better Medicare Alliance president says Medicare Advantage plans have many friends on Capitol Hill.
November 07, 2019
10 Worst States for Medicare Advantage Sticker ShockIn some states, Medicare Advantage premiums may be comparable to worker contributions for health coverage.
November 07, 2019
50 States of 2020 Medicare Advantage Pricing Power DataHere's a different way to look at Medicare Advantage enrollees' premium payments.
October 31, 2019
Feds to End Premium Fix for Medicare-ACA Exchange Double DippersThe arrangement helps consumers who signed up for exchange plans rather than Medicare Part B coverage.
October 29, 2019
Deferred Income Annuities: Latest Research on Benefits, LawsMeanwhile, Medicare updates its surcharges for 2020, bringing mixed news to retirees.