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.
Medigap Plan G Sales Rise 39%: Mark Farrah Associates
By Allison BellAn agent says serving Medicare supplement buyers is still easier than serving Medicare Advantage enrollees.
April 26, 2019
Medicare for All Will Turn Into Medicare for More: Web Broker CEOIndividual major medical commission revenue climbed 70%.
April 05, 2019
Medicare Advantage Issuers Can Put Telehealth In 2020 Basic Benefits: CMSIssuers must pay for any telehealth infrastructure needed with their own money.
April 01, 2019
Medicare Advantage Managers Give 2020 LTC Sample DetailsOfficials seem to be open to letting plans offer the new benefits alongside the 2019 mini LTC benefits.
March 14, 2019
Pass Catastrophic Medicare Plan Drug Costs to PBMs: AzarThe HHS secretary says seniors at the catastrophic coverage level should pay nothing out of pocket.
February 20, 2019
Medicare Advantage Enrollment ClimbsMedicare managers' new spreadsheets suggested that Medicare drug plan growth may have stalled.
February 14, 2019
More Medicare Advantage Enrollees Slide Away: DeftThe research firm says Medigap users continue to be about twice as sticky.
February 08, 2019
The Medicare Plan Market Is Alive!Here are numbers that show why issuers in the market still like to talk to agents.