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.
Trump $2.2T Budget Leaves Social Security Funding Flat
By Melanie WaddellThe fiscal proposal provides slightly less for the agency than the $14.9 billion requested by its commissioner.
March 16, 2026
Some Medicare Households May Need $500,000 for Health Care in Retirement: ReportThe projections are particularly challenging for couples with high prescription drug costs, the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds.
March 13, 2026
Retirement Before 65: How to Pay for Health Costs Until Medicare Kicks InMore than half of workers retire before reaching Medicare age. Here's how advisors can help.
March 04, 2026
Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollment Rises 2.5% Despite ChaosMuch of the growth is coming at plans aimed at people with chronic health problems.
February 27, 2026
Medicare After Social Security Disability InsuranceSome clients qualify for Medicare before they turn 65.
February 19, 2026
How Working in Retirement Affects Social Security, MedicareWhile the benefits of continuing to work often outweigh any resulting financial complications, prepare clients for these issues.
February 18, 2026
Ex-NFL Player Convicted in $197M Medicare FraudJoel Rufus French was found guilty of selling patient information and sham doctors' orders for orthotic braces.
February 12, 2026
Aging Boomers to Put Pressure on Social Security: CBOParticipation in federal programs is projected to continue growing faster than the overall population, a report finds.