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.
What Medicare Offers For Home Health Care
By Tricia BlazierSuddenly, some clients will learn about how the program sees "custodial care."
April 16, 2025
Trump Aims to Cut Medicare Prescription Coverage CostsA new executive order could change Part D benefit rules and a new Medicare drug price negotiation program.
April 08, 2025
Q4 Claim Spike Increases 2026 Medicare Advantage SubsidiesPlans will get more federal financial support because older clients used more health care.
April 03, 2025
Senate Approves Dr. Oz as Medicare Agency Head by 53-45 VoteThe former medical talk show host has suggested that the Medicare Advantage program needs to cut marketing costs.
March 31, 2025
The Medicare Savings Program Can Rescue Clients Who Are StrugglingMost of your clients have plenty of cash to pay for coverage. What if some don't?
March 28, 2025
Key Senator Calls for Medicare Advantage Agents to Be FiduciariesRon Wyden's report could help shape the policy climate for life insurance and annuity sellers.
March 20, 2025
How to Avoid a Huge Tax Surprise When Clients Lose a SpouseWhen a client is widowed, taxes often go up as income goes down, retirement advisor John Iammarino says.
March 17, 2025
Trump's CMS Chief Nominee Sees a Possible Medicare Plan Broker GlutDr. Mehmet Oz told a Senate panel that multiyear Medicare Advantage coverage might help.