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 CMS | Nov 25, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D
On November 25, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would revise the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program (Part D), and Medicare Cost Plan Program. The Contract Year (CY) 2027...
by KFF | Oct 7, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare, Part D
CMS has just released information about Medicare Part D plans for 2026, including plan availability and premiums for the coming year. As this year’s Medicare open enrollment period approaches, there’s some good news for Medicare Part D enrollees when it comes to...
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 CMS | Oct 10, 2024 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage, Part D
Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD) contracts are rated on up to 40 unique quality and performance measures; MA-only contracts (without Part D coverage) are rated on up to 30 measures; and PDP contracts are rated on up to 12 measures. For each measure, CMS...
by AgentandAdvisor.com | Sep 10, 2024 | Industry News, Part D
You’ve built a successful career helping clients navigate the world of life insurance. Now, you might be contemplating the next chapter. Selling your book of business can be a strategic move, but it’s crucial to understand your readiness before embarking on the sales...
