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.
Humana faces $401 million loss, and Medicare headaches
By Allison BellThe insurer let individual health enrollment fall 69%, and it updated long-term care assumptions.
February 02, 2017
CMS seeks bids for Trump’s first Medicare plan menuThe administration posts information for 2018 Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plan issuers.
January 02, 2017
Aetna fight for Humana awaits judge’s ruling in U.S. caseThe judge said he'll rule on the case in a 'timely manner.'
January 02, 2017
Aetna fight for Humana awaits judge’s ruling in U.S. caseThe judge said he'll rule on the case in a 'timely manner.'
December 06, 2016
Aetna, at antitrust trial opening, defends footprint cutsAetna's lawyer said the ACA exchange system was always on shaky ground.
November 30, 2016
Push for quick Medicare overhaul worries U.S. Senate RepublicansLamar Alexander may be less interested in fast action on Medicare than Tom Price is.
November 22, 2016
WellCare to acquire Universal AmericanBoth companies have stuck with the Medicare plan market, and avoided the Affordable Care Act exchange system.
November 21, 2016
Moeller on Medicare: Advisors, Beware of Land Mines on Timing, CoveragePlanning for Medicare, the most complicated component of U.S. health care, needs to be worked out with clients.