Medicare 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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Medicare Part D
Key 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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IRMAA surprises
The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is not a penalty, but rather a pricing structure. IRMAA was created under the
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CVS to sell its troubled long-term care pharmacy
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health secured court approval to sell its long-term care pharmacy business, Omnicare,
Read MoreWhat to Know About the BALANCE Model for GLP-1s in Medicare and Medicaid and the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
(Authors: Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, and Elizabeth Williams for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 11, 2026) GLP-1s, a class
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CMS issues another round of Medicare Advantage fines to 13 health plans
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has fined 13 health plans a combined $1.5 million for Medicare Advantage
Read MoreThat Discount at the Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs
(By Rachel Spears for KFF Health News) Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreAmericans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
(Authors: Grace Sparks, Lunna Lopes, Alex Montero, Marley Presiado, and Liz Hamel for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 30,
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