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.
Broker's Customers Want Others to Pay for Medicare Fix
By Allison BellMore than half of customers surveyed said they were unwilling to make sacrifices to shore up the program.
July 27, 2023
Why the Home Care Maze Could Get SimplerChar Hu, a biophysicist, took on a really hard problem: helping families find services.
July 25, 2023
Medicare Advantage Plans Face More Budget PressureA group says Congress could save that by correcting enrollee health scores.
July 17, 2023
12 Worst States for Out-of-Pocket Medicare Drug CostsIn one state, patients' average share of the total is more than $600 per year.
July 03, 2023
New $35 Insulin Cost Cap Applies to More Medicare EnrolleesThe cost-sharing limit now applies to Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage coverage users.
June 29, 2023
The End of the COVID-19 Emergency: A Medicare Customer QuestionSpecial pandemic-period rules expired May 11. What now?
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.