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.
June 28, 2023
Where a Medicare Advantage Broker Comp Proposal Falls ShortA field marketing office owner says agents deserve better.
June 23, 2023
8 'Good News, Bad News' Updates on Retiree Health Care CostsFidelity's annual cost estimate was flat from last year, but there's still a major planning hill to climb.
June 22, 2023
Why Agents Should Care About Medicare Advantage Plan Star RatingsA plan executive says good grades mean something.
June 20, 2023
7 Reasons Not to Make a Roth ContributionMaking Roth contributions can be a good retirement savings strategy, but not for every client or situation.
June 15, 2023
Group Proposes Cap on Medicare Advantage Plan Brokers' Total CompHealth care provider-owned plans say some carriers exceed the program sales commission limits by paying extra fees.
June 08, 2023
6 Truths about Medicare Supplement Insurance PlansFor some clients, Medicare Advantage plans could work. For others, there's an alternative.
June 06, 2023
CNO Embraces Hybrid Work Model With Move to Smaller SpaceThe insurer will replace its five-building, 420,000-square-foot headquarters with a new space a quarter of that size.
June 05, 2023
Watchdog to CMS: Track Medicare Advantage Claim DenialsChristi Grimm says leaving denials out of the patient records hurts efforts to fight fraud and abuse.
June 05, 2023
Debate: Should Workers on Medicare Be Allowed to Fund HSAs?There are proposals to change this rule, but they would impose other restrictions on use of HSA money.
May 25, 2023
The New Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Rules: A Medicare Customer QuestionA change that vexed the issuers could make the plans more popular with clients.