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.
Older Investors Think They're Ready to Retire. Advisors Disagree.
By Michael S. FischerThe disparity was especially acute around specific topics, such as Social Security and Medicare planning, Allspring found.
February 01, 2024
Medicare Advantage Managers Start 2025 Rate-Setting ProcessAverage plan revenue per enrollee could grow faster next year.
February 01, 2024
Cigna Makes $3.7B Deal That Includes Sale of Medicare Plan UnitIllinois Blue's parent has also agreed to buy the company's CareAllies hospital care management business.
January 31, 2024
Medicare Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery BenefitsThe program will pay for some procedures that may affect a client's appearance.
January 30, 2024
Medicare Beneficiaries Again Face Higher Projected Costs: StudyHere's how much they will need to cover their lifetime health costs, according to EBRI's simulation model.
January 26, 2024
Medicare Advantage May Face Big Plan Cuts, Price Hikes in 2025Elevance is warning about aggressive pricing, and Humana says care costs are sky high.
January 24, 2024
Senator Probes Medicare Plan Distributors on Marketing TacticsSen. Ron Wyden, the finance chair, wants to know how much leads cost and how users vet them.
January 23, 2024
Medicare Enrollees With Drug-Plan Problems Get a Do-OverClients unhappy with their coverage might not know they can switch plans right now, eHealth's Bob Rees says.