Medicare Will Spend More Than $13 Billion on the Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program in 2026
(Authors: Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Nancy Ochieng, and Meredith Freed for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 12, 2026) The Medicare
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Health Care Finance
56% of employers using Big 3 PBMs consider switch
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Fifty-six percent of employer clients of “Big Three” pharmacy benefit managers — CVS
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Coverage changes could leave rural markets with fewer choices
Open Enrollment happens from October 15 – December 7 and is the time each year when you can make changes
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What is Medicare Extra Help?
Medicare Extra Help is a federal program that assists people with limited income and resources in paying for Medicare Part
Read MoreHospital Prepayment Requirements Add New Wrinkles to Patients’ Financial Responsibility
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Thomas Zordani flew from his home in Denver to Phoenix for a consultation
Read MorePatients Wary of Governments, Companies Pushing AI as a Rural Healthcare Solution
(By Arielle Zionts and Darius Tahir for KFF Health News) HOT SPRINGS, S.D. — Two of the nation’s most powerful
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How big could the Part D increase actually be in 2027
The Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration was created by CMS in 2025 to cushion beneficiaries from significant premium increases expected
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Getting more out of Medicare
A recent study from SingleCare noted “65 percent of survey takers said they weren’t sure which Medicare programs they should
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What IRMAA is, and why it feels hidden
The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is an additional charge added to your Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Part
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What are Medicare Savings Programs?
The Medicare Savings Program (MSP) is a state-run initiative designed to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries in covering certain healthcare costs.
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