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.
Insurer-Backed Bill Could Expand Access to Medicare Advantage Extras
By Allison BellRep. Gus Bilirakis wants to expand access to benefits like grocery discounts and homemaker help.
September 28, 2023
Senate Republican Calls for Tightening Net Investment Income Tax RulesRick Scott used the issue to take a swipe at the Biden family's income taxes.
September 27, 2023
Medicare Basics in a Nutshell: A Medicare QuestionThe annual enrollment period starts Oct. 15.
September 24, 2023
Medicare's Chief Actuary Grades a Proposal to Hike Taxes on the WealthyA bill expandiing the Net Investment Income Tax could keep Medicare solvent for 75 years, Paul Spitalnic predicts.
September 22, 2023
7 Social Security and Medicare Quirks That Trip Up AdvisorsThe two programs can interact in surprising ways, retirement consultant Marcia Mantell says.
September 21, 2023
Many High-Income Medicare Enrollees Struggle, Too: SurveyAbout 20% reported having cost-related problems with access to care.
September 21, 2023
Medicare Can Cover a Lot More Home Care: Witness to Senate PanelMedicare advocate Judith Stein said the idea that home care coverage is a short-term benefit is wrong.
September 19, 2023
12 New Medicare Bills to Watch This FallIdeas with bipartisan support include increasing coverage of obesity drugs and acupuncture.