Tag: Medicare

Senator Welch Urges Bipartisan Action to Protect ACA Tax Credits and Avoid Shutdown

Senator Peter Welch calls for bipartisan cooperation to extend ACA tax credits and prevent a government shutdown that threatens affordable healthcare for millions.

AARP’s Advocacy on Medicare and Social Security: Ongoing Challenges and Member Engagement

AARP's nonpartisan advocacy efforts focus on protecting Medicare and Social Security amid funding challenges and policy changes. Learn about recent campaigns and member engagement strategies.

Trump Administration Launches AI-Driven Prior Authorization Pilot in Medicare

The Trump administration introduces WISeR, an AI-driven pilot program expanding prior authorization in Medicare to reduce wasteful services, raising industry and regulatory debates on care delays and oversight.

Medicare Enrollment Cycles: Key Insights on Pre-AEP and AEP Periods

Gain key insights on the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) and Pre-AEP phases, critical for managing Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan enrollment and changes. Understand compliance, timing, and beneficiary engagement.

New Hampshire Medicare Advantage Market Faces Provider Withdrawals in 2025

Several Medicare Advantage providers are expected to exit the New Hampshire market in 2025, prompting significant changes for beneficiaries during the Medicare open enrollment period.

Medicare Scams Alert: Key Protections During Open Enrollment Period

Protect Medicare beneficiaries from scams during the Open Enrollment Period with key prevention and reporting guidelines including contact info for fraud reporting.

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Face Expiration Amid Congressional Funding Deadlock

Key Medicare telehealth flexibilities are set to expire September 30, 2025, amid stalled Congressional funding talks, risking rollback of virtual care policies and reimbursement.

Strategies for Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Success in 2024

Explore effective strategies for Medicare Annual Enrollment Period 2024 to enhance client trust, streamline processes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

UnitedHealth Faces Pressure for Greater Financial Transparency Amid Stock Decline

UnitedHealth Group's stock has plummeted amid concerns over opaque financial reporting and Medicare Advantage upcoding investigations. Analysts demand greater transparency to assess future performance and regulatory impacts in the U.S. health insurance market.

Congress Faces Government Shutdown Amid ACA Subsidy Dispute

Congress is nearing a government shutdown as Democrats and Republicans clash over expiring ACA subsidies and health care funding. The standoff threatens federal services and employee pay.