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.

Federal budget cuts to Medicaid pose risks to coverage and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, affecting millions reliant on specialized care and long-term support.

Federal retirement applications surge nearly 40% through mid-2024 amid workforce reduction programs and retention of key retirement benefits. Insights on planning and financial challenges for FERS employees.

A federal court has blocked key staffing requirements in the 2024 CMS rule for long-term care facilities, creating regulatory uncertainty amid ongoing litigation and legislative attempts to pause implementation until 2034.

The US House budget reconciliation bill proposes Medicaid spending cuts and enrollment reductions, significantly impacting adults aged 50 and older with complex care needs. Changes include work requirements and eligibility redetermination, affecting dual-eligible and Medicaid-only populations.

Explore how proposed Medicaid cuts and new work requirements may affect over 17 million older Americans. Understand the potential policy impacts on eligibility, coverage, and healthcare access.

Cutting Medicaid funding shifts costs to Medicare, increasing federal spending and reducing access to care. Learn how Medicaid supports Medicare affordability and prevents costly hospitalizations.

Analysis reveals Medicaid funding cuts could worsen health outcomes and increase healthcare costs for low-income and older adults, impacting federal and state budgets.

Proposed Medicaid budget cuts totaling $880 billion over a decade could reduce coverage for 11 million Americans and strain state health budgets, impacting rural hospitals and long-term care services.