What IRMAA actually does to your check
IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) is a surcharge on Medicare Part B and Part D premiums for high-income beneficiaries. The
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CMS Requires More Restrictive Definition of Medical Frailty in New Medicaid Work Requirements Rule
(Author Jennifer Tolbert for The Kaiser Family Foundation published June 2, 2026) On June 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare
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CMS finalizes framework for Medicaid work rules: 8 things to know
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS published its interim final rule for state implementation of Medicaid work requirements
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An estimated 135 million adults in the U.S. fear they will be priced out of the healthcare system, with nearly
Read MoreA Closer Look at North Carolina’s Implementation of the 2025 Reconciliation Law Medicaid Provisions and Other Changes Amid Medicaid Budget Shortfalls
(Authors: Jada Raphael, Amaya Diana, and Anna Mudumala for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 29, 2026) On April 30,
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Out-of-Pocket Limits: Variation and Trends
(Authors: Nancy Ochieng, Meredith Freed, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May
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Feds finalize No Surprises dispute portal, payer registry: 5 things to know
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Trump administration has finalized an overhaul of the No Surprises Act’s independent
Read MoreKey Facts About Health Care Affordability for People With Medicare
(Authors: Nancy Ochieng, Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May
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Changes to Medicare Advantage in 2027
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized changes to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. The majority of these
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Employer health costs jump 7.9% in 2026: 5 report findings
(By: Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) The average American covered by an employer health plan is projected to spend
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