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.
UnitedHealth's $7.8B Deal Gives It a 'One-Way Look' Into Rivals: DOJ
By Leah NylenThe insurer, though, says it already has data on competitors through its Optum services unit.
July 28, 2022
Schumer-Manchin Deal May Raise Some Life Insurers' TaxesHere are H.R. 5376 highlights for life, health and annuity advisors.
July 26, 2022
Travel: A Medicare Customer Q&AWhat happens if an older client goes on vacation and gets sick?
July 26, 2022
Texas Agent to Lead National Health Advisor GroupKelly Fristoe still sells ordinary major medical coverage as well as Medicare plans and employee benefits.
July 25, 2022
Strong Plan N Sales Could Signal Dramatic Shift in Medigap MarketIf current sales trends continue, the share of Medigap users with lean Plan N coverage could soon triple.
July 20, 2022
Your 65-Year-Old Client Is Still Working. Do They Need to Enroll in Medicare?Clients still working at age 65 must weigh their options carefully to maximize coverage and avoid penalties.
July 20, 2022
Anthem's Parent Says U.S. Employers Still Look StrongA strong job market could help the Fed move ahead with efforts to increase interest rates.
July 18, 2022
UnitedHealth Announces Strong Q2 Earnings as New COVID-19 Wave HitsUnitedHealth reported $5.2 billion in net income for the quarter on $80 billion in revenue, both increases over Q2 in 2021.