Why Walmart and Costco Are Getting Into Medicare.

Walmart is making a bigger move into healthcare, and this time it is targeting one of the largest and most valuable groups of consumers in America: Medicare beneficiaries. The retail giant is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Health Plan to launch co-branded Medicare Advantage plans in two states. The plans are expected to be available to more than 2 million Medicare enrollees, pending regulatory approval. Walmart is also following a familiar name into the business. SCAN recently announced a similar Medicare partnership with Costco. That makes the trend more interesting than either deal on its own. Walmart Wants to Connect...