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Q4 Claim Spike Increases 2026 Medicare Advantage Subsidies
By Allison BellPlans will get more federal financial support because older clients used more health care.
March 28, 2025
Key Senator Calls for Medicare Advantage Agents to Be FiduciariesRon Wyden's report could help shape the policy climate for life insurance and annuity sellers.
March 27, 2025
Debate: Do Consumers Benefit From Proposed ACA Changes?Enrollees would be required to provide additional information to prove that they are eligible for special enrollment periods.
March 20, 2025
How to Avoid a Huge Tax Surprise When Clients Lose a SpouseWhen a client is widowed, taxes often go up as income goes down, retirement advisor John Iammarino says.
March 17, 2025
Trump's CMS Chief Nominee Sees a Possible Medicare Plan Broker GlutDr. Mehmet Oz told a Senate panel that multiyear Medicare Advantage coverage might help.
March 14, 2025
Trump Administration Ends Medicare's $2 Drug ProjectBiden administration officials estimated that the voluntary program could have cut costs for 32 million people.
March 13, 2025
Debate: Should Congress Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits?The credits are paid directly to health insurance providers, rather than to taxpayers, in exchange for reduced premiums.
March 03, 2025
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retirement CommunityPicking the right landing spot is one of the biggest decisions a client can make.