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.
Manchin Says No to New Tax Hikes, Climate Spending
By Ari Natter, Steven T. Dennis and Colin WilhelmThe senator said he's only willing to support legislation to lower prescription drug prices and extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
July 07, 2022
Democrats Plan to Close Tax Loophole to Extend Medicare SolvencyIndividuals earning over $400,000 a year could pay a 3.8% health surcharge on pass-through business income.
July 05, 2022
6 Steps to Help Clients Plan for an Early RetirementIdentifying a client's goals, income sources and anticipated expenses is essential to developing a financial plan.
July 05, 2022
Medicare Advantage Agents Will Have to Record Calls by Oct. 1The new federal regulations will also apply to sellers of Medicare Part D drug coverage.
July 01, 2022
Buyers Still Want Life and Health Brokers: Stacy KirshnerThe Alvarez & Marsal insurance deal specialist says firms with a senior market focus are especially popular.
June 29, 2022
What Medicare Parts A and B Leave Out: A Medicare Customer QuestionBoth programs expose clients to many coverage holes.
June 29, 2022
'Mom' Factor Helps Medicare Advantage Plans at House HearingMany lawmakers talked about how much their constituents, or their own parents, like the program.
June 28, 2022
Weak Care Access Plagues Some Dying Medicare Plan Enrollees: GAOIs your client in a plan with a misleading provider directory?