CMS Announces 5.1% Rate Increase for Medicare Advantage Plans in 2026
CMS finalizes a 5.1% increase for Medicare Advantage payments in 2026, signaling growth and new consumer protections for beneficiaries.
Humana Launches $250M Fixed-Income Offering, Partners With Icon Health to Boost Senior Care
Humana's new $250M Fixed-Income Offering and partnership with Icon Health aim to enhance senior care and boost market performance, despite facing challenges in maintaining competitive growth and managing regulatory pressures.
CMS Finalizes 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Policies, Boosts Payments
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.
SSA Enhances Telephone Claim Security with New Anti-Fraud Technology
The Social Security Administration enhances security and accessibility for telephone claims with new anti-fraud technology. Learn how this impacts beneficiaries and prevents fraud.
Political Promises Versus Legislative Actions: The Battle Over Medicaid and Medicare Funding
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.
SSA to Implement New Anti-Fraud Measures for Telephone Claims by 2025
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.
Study Finds Weak Link Between Financial Security and Life Satisfaction in U.S. Retirees
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.
The Critical Role of Home Equity in Managing U.S. Seniors' Long-Term Care Costs
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.
Navigating the 2024 Medicare Advantage Final Rule: Strategies for Success
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.
Rural Hospitals Struggle with Medicare Advantage Plan Contracts
Exploring the challenges faced by rural hospitals with Medicare Advantage contracts, including lower reimbursement rates and resource-intensive administrative processes.