A New Medicare Option for Weight Loss Drugs: What Older Americans Should Know
(By Jackie Fortiér for KFF Health News) Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription
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Medicare – General
Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program Enhance Some Consumer Protections But Roll Back Others
(Authors: Meredith Freed, Alex Cottrill, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 1, 2026)
Read MoreMedicaid Eligibility Levels for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (Non-MAGI) in 2026
(Authors: Alice Burns, Abby Sachar, and Molly O’Malley Watts for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 30, 2026) In 2026,
Read MoreCMS may have improperly paid $2.26M for virtual services: Audit
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS’ Office of Inspector General found CMS may have improperly paid more than
Read MoreMedigap Premiums Leap, and Consumers Have Few Alternatives
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) After decades of selling insurance, Illinois-based broker John Jaggi had never seen anything
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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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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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Medicare premiums have increased
The majority of Medicare recipients pay the standard Medicare Part B premium of $202; however, almost seven percent of recipients
Read More10 Things to Know About Medicaid Managed Care
(Authors: Elizabeth Hinton, Jada Raphael, and Abby Sachar for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 23, 2026) Managed care is
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The explosion of the Medicare Advantage special needs plan
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) For insurers that remain committed to their Medicare Advantage businesses, special needs plans
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