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 Plan Market Could Face More Disruption in 2026: Web Broker
By Allison BellGoHealth's CEO thinks people with coverage that stayed about the same should expect change.
May 02, 2025
What Medicare Offers For Home Health CareSuddenly, some clients will learn about how the program sees "custodial care."
April 17, 2025
UnitedHealth to Ask for Higher 2026 PricesMedicare Advantage enrollees' use of care increased twice as fast as the insurance company had expected.
April 17, 2025
HHS May End Medicare Advice, Elder Rights and Respite Care ProgramsThe department is trying to reorganize and streamline its operations, reduce headcount and cut spending.
April 16, 2025
Trump Aims to Cut Medicare Prescription Coverage CostsA new executive order could change Part D benefit rules and a new Medicare drug price negotiation program.
April 08, 2025
Q4 Claim Spike Increases 2026 Medicare Advantage SubsidiesPlans will get more federal financial support because older clients used more health care.
April 03, 2025
Senate Approves Dr. Oz as Medicare Agency Head by 53-45 VoteThe former medical talk show host has suggested that the Medicare Advantage program needs to cut marketing costs.
March 31, 2025
The Medicare Savings Program Can Rescue Clients Who Are StrugglingMost of your clients have plenty of cash to pay for coverage. What if some don't?