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.
House Sends $3.3T Tax Package, With HSA Provisions, to Trump
By Allison BellThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act also renews many current tax provisions and imposes health program funding cuts.
July 02, 2025
Criminals Are Creating Fake Medicare.gov Accounts: CMSBad actors could have used the accounts to get up to 103,000 clients' mailing addresses and diagnoses, officials said.
July 02, 2025
Trump Meets GOP Hardliners as Tax Bill Hits Resistance in HouseSeveral House lawmakers predicted that the first procedural vote on Wednesday would fail.
June 30, 2025
When Clients Returning to Original Medicare Want MedigapMedigap policies can be a lifesaver — for the clients who can get them.
June 30, 2025
Tax Bill Headed for 'Big Beautiful Pothole' in House: ValliereThe Senate legislation passed a procedural vote but lacks House support, says the AGF Investments policy strategist.
June 23, 2025
Medicare Posts $11.2B Operating Profit for 2024The inpatient hospitalization program can still pay 89% of promised benefits if its trust fund runs dry.
June 17, 2025
UnitedHealth Sours on Medicare Advantage PlansThe health insurer told agents it will stop paying commissions on new sales of many plans July 1.
June 17, 2025
What’s New in the Senate Version of Trump’s Tax and Spending BillThe Senate Finance Committee's legislation modifies some key breaks, from SALT to the child tax credit.