The Medicare Plan Finder portal contains errors
The Medicare Plan Finder portal contains errors and conflicting information that could lead the individual to sign up for the
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Medicare – General
Sickest Medicare patients least likely to have social risks documented: Study
(By: Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hospitals infrequently document social risk factors using Z codes, particularly for clinically complex
Read MoreIt is time to optimize your coverage
Medicare premiums in 2026 are increasing to an estimated Part B premium of $206.50, according to the latest Medicare Trustees
Read MoreMedicare Beneficiaries Have 32 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans Available, on Average, for 2026
(Authors: Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 14, 2025)
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment will start Oct. 15th
Due to the government shutdown, updates to information on the Medicare.gov website may be limited or delayed. Your Medicare benefits
Read MoreUnnecessary back surgeries cost Medicare $1.9B: Report
(By: Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. hospitals have performed more than 200,000 unnecessary vertebroplasty, spinal fusion and laminectomy
Read MoreWhat to Know About How Medicare Pays Physicians
(Authors: Alex Cottrill, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 7, 2025) More than 67
Read MoreHealth systems pause Medicare telehealth visits during government shutdown
(By: Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) Some health systems have started pausing telehealth visits for Medicare beneficiaries as the
Read MoreWill a 12% Medicare increase in 2026 offset your COLA adjustment?
The Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be announced on October 15th, 2025. It’s expected to be about 2.7%, higher than last
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Growing Role of Special Needs Plans in Medicare Advantage
(Authors: Abby Sachar, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Maiss Mohamed, and Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 25, 2025)
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