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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Medicare Part D
GLP-1s in Medicare and Medicaid: Access alone is not a care model
(Pankhuri Sharma, Humana for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The clinical value of GLP-1 receptor agonists is now well established. Multiple
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Part B premium hike isn’t the only added cost seniors are dealing with in 2026
On November 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Part B premiums for 2026. The
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
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
Read More 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,
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
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