by CMS | Apr 7, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage, Part D
In the CY 2026 MA and Part D Advance Notice, CMS proposed updates to payment factors for CY 2026 and received a wide variety of comments on our proposals. CMS appreciates the submitted comments. We considered applicable comments as we finalized the policies contained...
by The Conversation | Apr 3, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
Since the mid-2000s, the Medicare system has dramatically transformed. Enrollment in Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to the traditional Medicare program administered by the government – has more than quadrupled. It now accounts for the majority of...
by Home Health Care News | Mar 25, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
The Medicare Advantage (MA) market grew to 34.5 million in 2024 despite significant challenges, according to a new report from HealthScape Advisors and Chartis. This signifies that 51% of the U.S. Medicare population is enrolled in an MA plan, reflecting a growth of...
by Agent & Advisor | Mar 25, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP) from January 1 to March 31 is your chance to be their go-to resource. People enrolled in an MA plan can switch to a different one or return to Original Medicare (with the option to add Part D prescription drug...
by Axios | Mar 18, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
What they’re saying: “We’re excited to have a conversation” about whether to continue the push for value-based care or to “stay stuck in fee-for-service, which is volume-based and which is doing nothing to actually improve people’s...
by Healthline | Jan 27, 2025 | ACA, Industry News, Medicare Advantage
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) set out to make healthcare more affordable. It had various effects on Medicare, such as improving coverage and eliminating the drug coverage gap (also called the donut hole). More than 68 million people in the United States are enrolled...
