It’s important to know what to expect out of your MA plan in 2026
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) runs from January 1 to March 31 each year, allowing current Medicare
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Older Adults
CMS proposes nearly flat Medicare Advantage payments for 2027: 5 notes
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS proposed its 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D capitation rates and payment
Read MoreSick of Fighting Insurers, Hospitals Offer Their Own Medicare Advantage Plans
(By Susan Jaffe for KFF Health News) Ever since Larry Wilkewitz retired more than 20 years ago from a wood
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Don’t miss this chance to change plans
The Medicare Advantage open enrollment period runs from January 1st through March 31, 2026. If you missed your chance during
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You may be eligible for Extra Help with Medicare Part D
Medicare Extra Help is a federal program that assists individuals with limited income and resources in paying for prescription drug
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MA payments are $76 billion above FFS Medicare
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are funded primarily through fixed monthly payments from Medicare, based on the expected healthcare costs of
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H.R.5454 Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act
The Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act, H.R.5454, is bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress to address issues related to the reimbursement
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Find out if it’s the right time to sign up for Medicare or not
Most people sign up for both Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) when they’re first eligible (usually
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Why March 31st is important
If you are a Medicare Advantage enrollee, there is one date you need to circle on your calendar: March 31st.
Read MoreVaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) Let’s be clear: The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that
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