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
Read MoreMedicaid Changes in House and Senate Reconciliation Bills Would Increase Costs for 1.3 Million Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries
(Authors: Maiss Mohamed, Alice Burns, and Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 14, 2026) On May
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Healthcare software company owner convicted in $1B Medicare fraud scheme
(By: Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) A federal jury in the Southern District of Florida convicted the founder and
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Proposed modernization of the Medicare Savings Programs
To simplify access to the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPS), the Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab has drafted four model
Read MoreCMS freezes new hospice, home health enrollments amid fraud crackdown
(By: Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is imposing a six-month nationwide moratorium
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
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 MoreChanges 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)
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