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.
How Medicare Can Make Summer Healthier
By Bethany CissellOne way to connect with older clients is to tell them about benefits that are right for the season.
July 16, 2024
Will Medicare Advantage Work in 2025? UnitedHealth Hopes SoAn executive with the insurance giant said it's too early to predict what will happen next year.
July 05, 2024
Federal Court Blocks Medicare Agent Pay Cap RegulationsThe ruling applies to all Medicare agents, not just the parties to the suit.
June 24, 2024
Planning for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Starts NowFor the clients, the curtain opens Oct. 15. For their advisors, it's already showtime.
June 03, 2024
Bill to Cap Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs ReturnsThe bill would limit annual costs to an inflation-adjusted $6,700 and create a plan for all ages.
June 03, 2024
Medicare Plan Pay Confusion Could Wreck 2025 Enrollment, Lawsuits WarnDistributors say they need certainty by July to make agent hiring, marketing and advertising decisions.
May 24, 2024
Medicare's Role In Supporting Senior Mental Health NeedsMedicare can cover counseling and prescription drugs as well as inpatient care.
May 07, 2024
Medicare Posts $12B Loss for 2023In 2048, the program might have to cut inpatient benefits to 81% of what was promised.