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.
COVID-19 Surge Colors the Northeast Red, and Pink
By Allison BellMichigan is not the only state with an increase in new cases
April 16, 2021
UnitedHealth Still Sees COVID-19 Surges Crowding Out Other CareThe company is assuming that use of non-COVID-19 care will rise later in the year, as the pandemic eases.
April 12, 2021
Biden Hopes to Increase Respite Care FundingHis early budget request for 2022 also includes more money for fighting HIV and opioid abuse.
April 12, 2021
Senate Panel Sets Confirmation Hearing Date for Medicare ChiefChiquita Brooks-LaSure is also on track to oversee Medicaid and HealthCare.gov.
April 08, 2021
MetLife Completes $3.9 Billion P&C Unit Sale: Deals777 Partners acquired a Medicare plan distributor, Integrity Marketing bought an IMO.
April 08, 2021
Web Broker Aims to Hire Hundreds of Medicare Sales AgentsEHealth said it offers uncapped commissions and paid licensing costs.
March 31, 2021
Athene Invests in Transportation: DealsIntegrity Marketing has acquired an Oregon IMO, and Anthem has agreed to buy a home health benefits manager.
March 30, 2021
Health Coverage in a Crisis: A Medicare Customer QuestionSome clients may be losing employer-sponsored coverage. What do you tell them?