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...
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 KFF | Jan 29, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that around 23 million people have signed up for an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plan (or been automatically reenrolled) during the 2026 Open Enrollment Period as of January 15, 2026 for states...
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...
