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.
Medicare Advantage sales boom in Illinois and North Carolina
By Allison BellFive state market snapshots show nonprofits are major players in just two.
July 18, 2016
11 Medicare Mistakes to AvoidThe rules of Medicare are complicated and laden with deadlines that are costly to miss.
July 12, 2016
Clients Need a Medicare Plan, and You Can HelpIf financial advisors strive to develop the most comprehensive retirement plan for their clients, the consideration of Medicare is also vital.
May 31, 2016
View: Medicare finds an obvious fix for high drug costsThe authors say the current system encourages doctors to administer expensive medications.
May 31, 2016
View: Medicare finds an obvious fix for high drug costsThe authors say the current system encourages doctors to administer expensive medications.
May 12, 2016
Watchdog: Traditional Medicare paid $125 billion improperly over three yearsThe improper payment rate for 2015 amounted to 12.1 percent of payments, according to HHS OIG.
April 19, 2016
UnitedHealth's earnings: 3 quick hits for agentsUnitedHealth may be warming up a bit to traditional commercial products.
April 19, 2016
UnitedHealth's earnings: 3 quick hits for agentsUnitedHealth may be warming up a bit to traditional commercial products.