by CNBC News | Mar 9, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare
Although Obamacare sign-ups have fallen significantly this year over skyrocketing monthly premiums, Dr. Mehmet Oz believes enrollment is still too high. Oz, the Trump administration’s top official overseeing the Affordable Care Act, told NBC News that millions of...
by JD Supra | Mar 9, 2026 | Industry News, Medicaid, Medicare
Key Takeaways: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) deferred $259.5 million in federal Medicaid funds to Minnesota over program integrity concerns. CMS will impose a six-month nationwide moratorium on new enrollments for certain Durable Medical...
by KFF | Mar 3, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare, Part D
For people with Medicare, the Medicare Part D outpatient prescription drug benefit is provided by private plans, either Medicare Advantage plans that offer Part D drug coverage (MA-PDs) or, for those in traditional Medicare, stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs)....
by KFF | Feb 23, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest Medicare Advantage enrollment data on February 13, 2026. These data provide the first look into Medicare Advantage enrollment for 2026 following a statement published by CMS last fall...
by Agent & Advisor | Feb 18, 2026 | Health, Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
Legislative change in Medicare may feel slow, but the proposals now on the table could reshape how licensed agents sell and support coverage as early as 2026. Lawmakers, regulators, and advocacy groups are signaling three major priorities: new restrictions on Medicare...
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...
