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.
Supreme Court Backs Health Plan in 'Disparate Impact' Discrimination Case
By Allison BellThe ruling could hurt efforts to base other types of discrimination cases on disparate-impact allegations.
June 09, 2022
Bankers Life Unveils Medicare Supplement Plan FamilyThe policies offer the kind of flexible coverage affluent clients may prefer.
June 08, 2022
4 Ideas for Boosting Social Security, Medicare SolvencyOn a webinar led by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, policy analysts shared their thoughts.
June 03, 2022
Medicare Turns a ProfitBut program solvency is still a headache. That could be a pain in the neck for retirement and estate planners.
May 31, 2022
Medicare Managers to Adjust 2023 Part B Premiums for Alzheimer's DrugCutting premiums now to reflect the decision not to cover Aduhelm would be too difficult, officials say.
May 31, 2022
Clients' Medicare Premiums and Inflation: A Medicare Customer QuestionMedicare is a government program. That doesn't mean that it's free, or free from inflation.
May 27, 2022
Aimee DeCamillo to Lead Manulife Investment Management: Executive ChangesShe says she wants to help the company speed up the development of new retirement solutions.
May 27, 2022
Medicare Advantage Group Throws Weight Behind House Care Access BillThe bill has support from the AMA and could affect how easily Medicare Advantage users get physician-recommended treatment.