CMS has finalized 2026 policies for Medicare Advantage and Part D, including significant payment increases and improved risk adjustment models, aimed at enhancing healthcare quality for U.S. seniors.

The Social Security Administration enhances security and accessibility for telephone claims with new anti-fraud technology. Learn how this impacts beneficiaries and prevents fraud.

Explore the tensions between President Trump's assurances and recent legislative proposals affecting Medicaid and Medicare funding. This summary delves into the potential impacts and the ongoing debate over these critical programs.

Discover the SSA's new anti-fraud measures for telephone claims aimed at boosting security and accessibility, part of a broad modernization to protect entitlement benefits.

Exploring the gap between financial security and life satisfaction among U.S. retirees, a new study highlights the modest impact of financial status on retirement satisfaction. Ninety-two percent of retirees express satisfaction, suggesting a need to reevaluate retirement success measures.

Explore how U.S. seniors leverage home equity to manage rising long-term care costs, including options like reverse mortgages and home equity loans, and the implications on financial planning and eligibility for benefits like Medicaid.

Explore how the 2024 Medicare Advantage Final Rule impacts hospitals and the strategic adjustments necessary for compliance. Learn about the importance of the Two-Midnight Rule, enhanced provider-payer collaborations, and the role of technology in optimizing healthcare outcomes.

Exploring the challenges faced by rural hospitals with Medicare Advantage contracts, including lower reimbursement rates and resource-intensive administrative processes.

CMS has announced a significant 5.06% payment increase for Medicare Advantage plans for 2026, improving financial support amidst rising healthcare costs.

Health insurer stocks rise as Medicare Advantage payment for 2026 is expected to increase by over 5%.