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.
January 24, 2024
Senator Probes Medicare Plan Distributors on Marketing TacticsSen. Ron Wyden, the finance chair, wants to know how much leads cost and how users vet them.
January 23, 2024
Medicare Enrollees With Drug-Plan Problems Get a Do-OverClients unhappy with their coverage might not know they can switch plans right now, eHealth's Bob Rees says.
January 22, 2024
Medicare's IRMAA: Avoiding Post-Retirement Sticker ShockFor some retiring clients, avoiding the surcharge could be as simple as filling out a form.
January 22, 2024
New Medicare Preauthorization Rules Leave Patient Out of LoopPatients on Medicare Advantage will see more information about coverage denials but won't be able to chime in.
January 18, 2024
Advisors, Medicare and the Election: Reading Between the HeadlinesBiden's efforts to control drug costs have gotten positive press, but the reality is more nuanced.
December 29, 2023
Clients Retiring in 2024 Need to Know About These ChangesHere are some planning strategies to help your clients take advantage of new rules and expected developments.
December 26, 2023
Next Up: Medicare Advantage Open EnrollmentFrom January through March, clients with Medicare Advantage can make changes to their plan.
December 12, 2023
House Votes 320-71 for Health Transparency BillRep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers' committee has just approved a package of other health bills.
December 05, 2023
10 Medicare Bills That Might Actually Become LawHouse Energy and Commerce Committee members are considering several pieces of health care legislation this afternoon.