Four More Medicare Advantage Contracts get 5 Stars in RevisedRatings

by Becker's | Jul 28, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage

Four more Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans have received five-star ratings thanks to CMS’ recalculation. CMS initially unveiled 2026 MA star ratings in October, with 18 MA-PD contracts scoring five stars overall.  On July 22, CMS released updated 2026...

More Insurers Sue CMS Over Medicare Advantage Stars

by Healthcare Dive | Jul 13, 2026 | CMS, Industry News, Medicare Advantage

SCAN Health Plan and Alignment Healthcare both sued the CMS in D.C. district court last week, arguing regulators robbed them of higher star ratings in the privatized Medicare program. The CMS reran MA star ratings for insurers in June after losing a lawsuit brought by...

Beyond Benefits: Why Financial Wellness Belongs in Medicare Plan Conversations

by Agent & Advisor | Jul 6, 2026 | A&A, Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage

Medicare plan conversations rarely stay confined to premiums and plan designs for long. More often, they open the door to bigger questions about affordability, stability, and how healthcare costs fit into the rest of the retirement picture. As a licensed agent, you...

Future-Proofing Health: Medicare Plan Decisions in Retirement Planning

by Agent & Advisor | Jun 24, 2026 | A&A, Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage

Retirement dreams often center on travel, family, and enjoying a newfound freedom. Yet an unexpected medical crisis can dismantle a lifetime of disciplined saving in a matter of days. As insurance agents who focuses on Medicare plan products, you can help your...

Medicare Advantage’s Big Decision: Reset or Retreat?

by MedCity News | Jun 21, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage

The Medicare Advantage (MA) program has long occupied a unique space as a true public-private partnership in federal healthcare. Recent headlines have put MA back in the spotlight, with reports of plans reducing supplemental benefits, exiting certain markets, focusing...

Clarity, Scope, and Trust: Ethical Guardrails for Medicare Conversations

by Agent & Advisor | Jun 17, 2026 | A&A, Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage

In today’s interconnected world, Medicare conversations rarely stay limited to coverage and plan benefits. Questions about premiums turn into questions about affordability. Plan comparisons lead to broader concerns about budgeting, savings, and long-term impact. For...