The bigger picture for Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage has been around since 1997, when it was established by the Balanced Budget Act. Initially called “Medicare Choice,”
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
CMS hikes Medicare Advantage rate 2.48% for 2027: 6 notes
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is raising Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48%, or more than $13 billion,
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Medicare Beneficiaries to See Simpler and More Flexible Plan Choices, Better Drug Coverage, Higher Quality and Lower Costs in 2027
(Source – www.cms.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is improving health plan quality, making it easier to
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CMS finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule: 10 notes
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS published its final 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule on April
Read MorePublic Opinion on Prescription Drugs and Their Prices
(Authors: Audrey Kearney, Julian Montalvo III, Ashley Kirzinger, and Liz Hamel for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 31, 2026)
Read MoreHow to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) When TrumpRx launched in February, it joined a chorus of websites claiming to have deals
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The Medicare Advantage paradox: Who benefits most?
(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage now covers about 55% of eligible beneficiaries (about 35 million people) and
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Is Medicare Advantage the best option for you?
Medicare Advantage plans provide an alternative to Original Medicare. These plans often bundle Part D prescription drug coverage and may
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Medicare to provide broader drug coverage in April
As of 2025, approximately 68.9 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare. Medicare continues to serve as the primary health insurance
Read MoreIn Switching to Original Medicare, Beware of Medigap Plan Refusals
(By Michelle Andrews for KFF Health News) It’s open enrollment season for Medicare Advantage, when people currently enrolled in private
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