CMS announces increases in Medicare Parts A and B premiums and deductibles for 2026, reflecting rising medical costs and usage. Explore implications for senior care, Medicaid, and insurance professionals.
CMS reinstates bonus payments for Medicare Advantage plans and proposes removing administrative star rating measures, impacting key insurers like Humana and UnitedHealth Group.
Farmers Insurance requests a 6.99% home insurance rate increase as California removes caps on new policies, responding to wildfire risk and regulatory reforms.
Medicare Part D's coverage gap, known as the Donut Hole, is eliminated in 2025 with a new three-phase benefit and $2,000 out-of-pocket cap, enhancing cost predictability and managing prescription drug expenses for beneficiaries.
Explore the latest data on customer satisfaction challenges facing major U.S. insurance companies across property, life, and health insurance sectors, highlighting trends and company rankings in 2023.
Medicare Part B premiums increase to generate $14 billion in revenue amid rising outpatient and managed care costs, impacting seniors and Medicare Advantage plans.
Louisiana plans to implement mandatory insurance premium discounts for homeowners with fortified roofs as part of efforts to address the state’s ongoing property insurance crisis and high premiums.
The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act proposes indexing Medicare physician payments to the Medicare Economic Index to reflect economic realities and stabilize reimbursement.
Washington fines Regence BlueShield $550,000 for failing to comply with state and federal mental health parity laws, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch’s lawsuit reveals the risks of Indexed Universal Life policies marketed as tax-free retirement plans. Learn about the hidden costs and regulatory concerns.
