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.
House Votes 341-88 for 'Minibus' Spending Package
By Allison BellThe package includes funding for the SEC and the IRS, along with efforts to update Medicare.
January 05, 2026
Debate: Should Medicare's Eligibility Age Be Raised to 67?The Republican Study Committee proposal more closely aligns with the eligibility rules governing Social Security claiming.
December 29, 2025
2026 Medicare Outlook: More DisruptionA market veteran expects the turmoil to increase consumer interest in Medicare supplement insurance policies.
December 24, 2025
Medicare and Working Past 65 in 2026Knowing how everything fits together can save clients from costly mistakes.
December 22, 2025
5 Things to Know About Pushing the Medicare Eligibility Age to 67That probably won't happen any time soon, analysts say. But it could.
December 10, 2025
How Concerned Should Advisors Be About Social Security Cuts? Very.It's not too early to discuss what a depleted trust fund in 2033 would mean for clients.
December 09, 2025
How Concerned Should Advisors Be About Social Security Cuts? Very.It's not too early to discuss what a depleted trust fund in 2033 would mean for clients.
December 08, 2025
Wealthy Clients Also Have Medicare Knowledge GapsA plan operations specialist looks at what even people who know plenty might miss.