by Reuters | Apr 13, 2026 | Industry News, Medicaid
The Trump administration’s new law that Americans must work or volunteer to qualify for Medicaid healthcare benefits, set to take effect next year, has left states waiting for details on how to comply and with limited funding promised, according to six industry...
by JD Supra | Mar 9, 2026 | Industry News, Medicaid, Medicare
Key Takeaways: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) deferred $259.5 million in federal Medicaid funds to Minnesota over program integrity concerns. CMS will impose a six-month nationwide moratorium on new enrollments for certain Durable Medical...
by KFF | Aug 21, 2025 | Industry News, Medicaid
Medicare and Social Security play a central role in the lives of tens of millions of older adults and people with disabilities in the U.S., in the form of health insurance from Medicare and retirement or disability income from Social Security. Yet, even with Medicare...
by Agent & Advisor | Aug 20, 2025 | Industry News, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage
Despite CMS mandates for Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers to update their directories every 90 days, a staggering 33% of provider listings contain inaccurate phone numbers, and 52% list incorrect provider locations. Seniors calling doctors listed as “in-network” often...
by InsuranceNewsNet | Jul 1, 2025 | AEP, Industry News, Medicaid
Medicare beneficiaries’ priorities have clearly shifted. Factors beyond cost are significantly influencing consumer decision-making, presenting new challenges and opportunities for carriers and advisors. Consumer confusion drives plan switching, while consumers place...
by KFF | Feb 18, 2025 | Industry News, Medicaid
Medicaid is the primary program providing comprehensive coverage of health and long-term care to 83 million low-income people in the United States. Medicaid accounts for one-fifth of health care spending, more than half of spending for long-term care, and a large...
