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 Posts $12B Loss for 2023
By Allison BellIn 2048, the program might have to cut inpatient benefits to 81% of what was promised.
April 18, 2024
UnitedHealth CEO Warns of 3-Year Medicare SqueezeThe health care services giant also faces ransomware problems and a $7 billion loss in Brazil.
April 05, 2024
Medicare Advantage Program to Restructure Agent, Broker PayIn 2025, the maximum enrollment compensation will jump by $100, including what's paid for field marketing organization services.
April 02, 2024
Medicare Moves Toward Election Season Clash With InsurersGovernment payments may rise just half as much as the plans' costs. Plan menus could shrink.
March 26, 2024
It's Late, You're Tired, and All You See Are No Vacancy SignsA long-term care planner warns of the spread of nursing home deserts.
March 26, 2024
Why the New Old Age Could Be DifferentInsurers fought tuberculosis, then smoking. Now, they're gunning for dementia and frailty.
March 21, 2024
New Social Security Chief Promises Overpayment Clawback FixMartin O'Malley told senators changes will be in place Monday.