by Agent & Advisor | Apr 23, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
New research from 2024 has examined the connection between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and access to health coverage. The data revealed that approximately 13 million people under the age of 65 were receiving income...
by Mark Farrah Associates | Apr 14, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
Now that the 2025 Medicare Open Enrollment season is finished, over half, 51.5%, of people eligible for Medicare have decided on Medicare Advantage plans (MA), up from 50.8% in March of 2024. Based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enrollment...
by CMS | Apr 7, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage, Part D
In the CY 2026 MA and Part D Advance Notice, CMS proposed updates to payment factors for CY 2026 and received a wide variety of comments on our proposals. CMS appreciates the submitted comments. We considered applicable comments as we finalized the policies contained...
by The Conversation | Apr 3, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
Since the mid-2000s, the Medicare system has dramatically transformed. Enrollment in Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to the traditional Medicare program administered by the government – has more than quadrupled. It now accounts for the majority of...
by Home Health Care News | Mar 25, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
The Medicare Advantage (MA) market grew to 34.5 million in 2024 despite significant challenges, according to a new report from HealthScape Advisors and Chartis. This signifies that 51% of the U.S. Medicare population is enrolled in an MA plan, reflecting a growth of...
by Agent & Advisor | Mar 25, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP) from January 1 to March 31 is your chance to be their go-to resource. People enrolled in an MA plan can switch to a different one or return to Original Medicare (with the option to add Part D prescription drug...
