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.
50 States of 2020 Medicare Advantage Pricing Power Data
By Allison BellHere's a different way to look at Medicare Advantage enrollees' premium payments.
October 24, 2019
What Do Americans Want in Health Insurance?A survey by Insurancequotes.com found most people want a mix of public and private, while 43% believe Medicare will go bust.
October 23, 2019
Advisors' Advice: How to Plan for Health Care Costs in RetirementThis is one of the most difficult challenges for advisors and their clients.
October 23, 2019
House Ways & Means OKs Medicare Dental, Vision and Hearing BillsHouse Energy & Commerce members approved the bills last week.
October 17, 2019
'Free' Medicare Advantage Plans Are Hot: Mark Farrah AssociatesThe firm sees less issuer excitement about plans that cost more than $50 per month.
October 15, 2019
Medicare Enrollment Period Begins With Lingering Cost Finder ProblemsUnitedHealth says one challenge is that a cost estimator tool doesn't reflect the value of supplemental benefits.
October 07, 2019
Medicare Managers Post 2020 Producer Comp SummariesThe average minimum comp level in the Medicare Advantage HMO market could be about $528 per enrollee per year.
October 03, 2019
Medicare Managers Update Their Plan FinderAgents say the updated site is prettier but awful. Their anger may be helping IMOs.