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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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3 big questions about Trump’s healthcare policy plan

(By Jakob Emerson & Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review ) President Donald Trump released a sparsely detailed healthcare policy

Eileen Cook January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 ACA, CMS, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, Healthcare redesign, HSAs, Medicare Part D

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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

Eileen Cook January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 CMS, Extra Help, Healthcare Costs, Low-Income Subsidy Plan Availability, Medicaid, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

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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

Eileen Cook January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Part D, MedPAC, Older Adults

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Trump pitches healthcare policy outline aimed at lowering costs: 3 takeaways

(Jakob Emerson, Ella Jeffries, Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review ) President Donald Trump released a sparsely detailed healthcare policy

Eileen Cook January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 ACA, Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, Medicaid, medicare, Medicare Part D, Price Transparency

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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.

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Know what triggers IRMAAs

The law requires an adjustment to your monthly Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums. The

Eileen Cook January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, IRMAA, medicare, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

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Hospital groups push CMS to revise drug cost survey

(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) Eight national hospital associations are urging CMS to revise a statement in its

Eileen Cook January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Finance, Medicare Part D

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What changes can you make during Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MAOEP) is now underway. It starts on January 1 and ends on March 31

Eileen Cook January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 CMS, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period, Medicare Part D, Medigap, Older Adults

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What all retirees need to know about Medicare

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older. Medicare can be quite confusing due to

Eileen Cook January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults