The No UPCODE Act aims to save taxpayers $124 billion by curbing Medicare overbilling practices by insurers like UnitedHealthcare, promoting fiscal responsibility and enhancing Medicare program sustainability.
Sentara Health Plans will discontinue several Medicare Advantage products in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida by end of 2025 due to financial and regulatory challenges, affecting member coverage options during Medicare open enrollment.
HealthSpring unveils comprehensive Medicare plans for 2026, featuring enhanced benefits, chronic condition support, and expansive coverage in 29 states and DC. Enrollment opens October 15.
UnitedHealth will stop offering Medicare Advantage plans in 16 U.S. counties by 2026 due to CMS funding cuts and rising healthcare costs, impacting 180,000 members and shifting focus to sustainable care models.
Freedom Health agreed to pay $31.7M to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations relating to Medicare Advantage payment schemes. The settlement underscores regulatory enforcement in managed care and Medicare compliance.
Humana and Aetna reduce Medicare Advantage plan coverage in response to rising costs and government payment challenges, impacting millions of Medicare beneficiaries.
Blue Cross Blue Shield to discontinue Vermont Medicare Advantage plans next year after substantial financial losses, impacting 30,000 Vermonters and requiring plan changes.
Nearly all individual Medicare Advantage plans in Vermont will end in 2026, with major providers withdrawing coverage and limited options remaining. Learn about the implications for Medicare beneficiaries and available alternatives.
Medicare Open Enrollment 2025 in Massachusetts sees a surge in scams targeting beneficiaries. The Massachusetts SMP program urges vigilance and offers fraud prevention resources to protect Medicare coverage.
In 2026, Minnesota Medicare Advantage plans face average premium hikes of nearly 18% amid provider exits and market disruptions, challenging seniors' coverage options and enrollment decisions.
