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.
Health Insurers Post High Medigap Enrollee Satisfaction Figures
By Allison BellOne private broker says that customer satisfaction levels with their Medigap policies and Medicare Advantage plans were similar.
April 11, 2023
Don't Punish 60 Million Medicare Beneficiaries Because of Joe NamathProposed changes would harm consumers by creating confusion, frustration and delays during the enrollment process.
April 10, 2023
State Regulators Defend Medicare Supplement Sellers Against Sen. WarrenNAIC President Chlora Lindley-Myers says the marketing problems regulators see are on the Medicare Advantage side.
April 06, 2023
New Final Medicare Marketing Rules Curb Event-Based MarketingThe new rules could help agents who serve people who just walk in.
April 02, 2023
Social Security Trust Funds Hit by Big 2022, 2023 COLAsOther factors are effecting Social Security, too, such as lower projected GDP growth and greater longevity among beneficiaries.
March 31, 2023
Medicare Posts $85B Operating GainLong-term solvency may be in question, but 2022 revenue was up 18%.
March 31, 2023
Hopes for Bipartisan Social Security Fix Dimmed by Biden-GOP TensionsThe breakdown comes despite signs that Social Security benefits are at real risk if current policies aren't changed.
March 30, 2023
Hospital Shuns Original Medicare Users: LawmakerA House hearing witness said hospitals should face tougher price reporting standards.