by InsuranceNewsNet | Feb 3, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage plans face pressure to be profitable, so carriers are shifting their focus to quality. “The entire MA ecosystem is for the benefit of seniors and we must remember that,” said Steve Kaplan, chief legal, compliance and privacy officer at...
by Agent and Advisor | Jan 30, 2026 | A&A, Health, Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
Medicare cost increases are nothing new, but 2026 is shaping up to be a year that beneficiaries will remember. Part B premiums are projected to climb 11.6% to $206.50 — the sharpest jump in dollar terms since 2022. Meanwhile, Part D base premiums are also expected to...
by Home Health Care News | Jan 26, 2026 | CMS, Industry News, Medicare Advantage
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposed 0.09% Medicare Advantage payment increase for CY 2027 on Monday, a significant drop from the 5.06% rate hike finalized for CY...
by USA Today | Jan 19, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
Industry veteran and respected licensed health insurance producer joins one of the nation’s largest FMOs to scale an advisor-first Medicare service model for wealth management firms and their...
by Agent & Advisor | Jan 15, 2026 | Health, Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
This year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) had planned to require Medicare Advantage (MA) carriers to send midyear reminders to beneficiaries who hadn’t used their supplemental benefits. Initially slated for July 2025, those notices have been...
by Newsweek | Dec 31, 2025 | Health, Health Systems, Industry News, Medicare Advantage
Several major health systems are dropping Medicare Advantage plans in the new year. The hospitals are ending their acceptance of MA plans over issues with prior authorization denials and slow reimbursement, as seniors face increased costs on plan...
