by Agent & Advisor | Jun 11, 2026 | A&A, Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
As more Americans age into Medicare, the choices they face at 65 carry consequences that extend well beyond coverage. Premiums, deductibles, prescription drug costs, and plan design all shape monthly cash flow and long-term retirement sustainability. The average...
by KFF | Jun 5, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
People with Medicare have the option of receiving their Medicare benefits through the traditional Medicare program administered by the federal government or through a private Medicare Advantage plan, such as an HMO or PPO. In Medicare Advantage, the federal government...
by KFF | Jun 5, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage, the private plan alternative to traditional Medicare, has increased steadily over the past two decades, with more than half of eligible beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage since 2023. The growth in enrollment has implications...
by Agent & Advisor | May 27, 2026 | A&A, Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Sales & Marketing
Modern seniors face a plethora of issues, including rising costs and intricate regulations. Turning age 65 triggers Medicare eligibility, but it also initiates a series of financial commitments that can extend throughout retirement. Unfortunately, many Americans are...
by InsuranceNewsNet | May 6, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
Two million. That’s how many older Americans were displaced from Medicare Advantage plans in 2025, according to agents fielding the calls. Hospital systems pulled out of networks. Carriers dropped unprofitable plans during the annual enrollment period. And the...
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...
