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...
by KFF | Mar 13, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
Despite concerns raised by the industry, the Medicare Advantage market remains robust in terms of enrollment, plan choice, and extra benefits. Enrollment in Medicare Advantage surpassed 35 million people in February of 2026, as more than half of eligible beneficiaries...
by Becker's Payer | Mar 11, 2026 | CMS, Industry News, Medicare Advantage
Elevance said it was “surprised and disappointed” by a recent CMS sanction threat, which would suspend enrollment in Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, CFO Mark Kaye said March 10 at the Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in Miami. The...
