by KFF | May 1, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
CMS recently finalized policies as part of the 2027 Medicare Advantage final rule that both enhance consumer protections and roll back changes to the Medicare Advantage program that were intended to protect consumers. These changes have gotten less attention than...
by AHCA/NCAL | Apr 27, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act (MAIA) of 2026 (H.R. 8375), a bipartisan bill that addresses critical issues within Medicare Advantage (MA). The bill focuses on issues such as prior authorizations, prompt...
by CMS | Apr 6, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage, Part D
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Announcement of Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies (the CY 2027 Rate Announcement). In the CY 2027 MA and Part D Advance...
by CMS | Apr 2, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage, Part D
On April 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule revising the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program (Part D), and Medicare Cost Plan Program. The Contract Year (CY) 2027 MA and Part D...
by Humana | Mar 30, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Humana and CommonSpirit Health have committed to a three-year national partnership agreement, ensuring Humana members will continue to have in-network access to CommonSpirit Health’s services, facilities and providers. It covers a 24-state footprint,...
by Becker’s Payer | Mar 20, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
For insurers that remain committed to their Medicare Advantage businesses, special needs plans have been a major growth driver. KFF estimated that almost half of MA enrollment growth from 2024 to 2025 stemmed from these tailored plans. In 2025, SNPs covered 21% of MA...
