Clear Secures CMS Contract to Modernize Medicare Identity Verification with Biometric Tech
Clear wins CMS contract to implement Clear1 biometric identity platform for Medicare.gov, enhancing secure, seamless access for Medicare beneficiaries.
Free Medicare Enrollment Workshop Scheduled in Sunbury for New Beneficiaries
Sunbury hosts a free Medicare workshop on Jan 23 to assist new enrollees with understanding Medicare basics and enrollment procedures. Essential for residents joining Medicare.
MedPAC Proposes 4% Medicare Payment Cut for Skilled Nursing Facilities in FY 2027
MedPAC recommends a 4% cut to Medicare payment rates for skilled nursing facilities in 2027, analyzing post-acute care trends and reimbursement impacts on providers.
Experienced Agent Empowers Families in Medicare and Life Insurance Planning
Nef El Bey utilizes over two decades of healthcare experience to guide families in navigating Medicare, life insurance, and final expenses. Licensed in 13 states, she emphasizes informed decision-making and family protection.
CMS and FDA Launch Models to Integrate Digital Health in Traditional Medicare
CMS and FDA introduce ACCESS and TEMPO models to enable digital health device integration in traditional Medicare, focusing on outcome-aligned payments, regulatory easing, and expanded patient access.
NYC Health + Hospitals Faces Fiscal Challenges Amid Medicaid Cuts and Coverage Loss
NYC Health + Hospitals confronts major financial risks due to Medicaid cuts, declining supplemental payments, and rising uninsured rates, per State Comptroller report. Strategic financial plans face adjustments amid federal and state policy changes.
Medicare 2026: Key Updates and Strategies for Retirement Insurance Planning
Explore the 2026 Medicare updates, including premium increases, plan market exits, IRMAA impacts, and strategies for effective retirement healthcare planning.
CMS Proposes Removing HRA Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Reporting
CMS proposes removing creditable coverage reporting requirements for HRAs under Medicare Part D to reduce administrative burdens and beneficiary confusion.
Indiana Enacts New Medigap 'Birthday Rule' Guaranteeing Annual Plan Changes
Starting January 1, 2026, Indiana's new Medigap 'birthday rule' law guarantees seniors aged 65+ an annual opportunity to switch Medigap plans without medical underwriting, allowing them to shop for better rates.
Thomas Scully on Medicare Advantage Growth, Quality Metrics, and U.S. Healthcare Policy
Former CMS Administrator Thomas Scully discusses Medicare Advantage expansion, risk adjustment challenges, healthcare quality improvements, and the impact of bipartisan politics on U.S. healthcare policy.