How IRS Filing Status Affects Medicare Part B and D Premiums
Explore how IRS tax filing status influences Medicare Part B and D premiums through IRMAA income thresholds and strategies to optimize Medicare costs.
CMS Seeks Input on 2027 Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Cost Plan Regulatory Updates
CMS requests public comments on 2027 proposed regulatory changes to Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Cost Plan programs to streamline compliance and reduce administrative burdens.
CMS Finalizes 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule with Key Updates for Osteopathic Doctors
CMS finalized the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program rule, including updates on conversion factor and MIPS thresholds impacting osteopathic physicians.
MedPAC Proposes 7% Medicare Payment Cut for Home Health in 2027
MedPAC recommends a 7% cut to Medicare home health payment rates in 2027 amid stable agency margins and concerns over program integrity and Medicare Advantage impacts.
Year-End Retirement Planning: Key Deadlines for RMDs, Roth Conversions, and IRMAA
Understand crucial year-end retirement planning deadlines for 2025, including RMDs, Roth conversions, IRMAA impacts, and Qualified Charitable Distributions to optimize tax and compliance outcomes for retirees.
2026 U.S. Health Policy Outlook: Affordability, Medicaid, and Technology Trends
Key health policy trends for 2026 include ACA premium challenges, Medicaid work requirements, rising health costs, drug pricing pressure, and advancing healthcare AI impacting U.S. insurance markets.
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Guidance: Coverage Options and Considerations
Explore essential insights on the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, coverage options like Medicare Advantage and Part D, and key considerations for plan selection and enrollment.
Georgia Man Sentenced for $7.2M Medicare Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme
Patrick C. Moore Jr. sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison and ordered to pay $7.2 million for orchestrating a Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary genetic tests and illegal kickbacks.
Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Extended Through January 2026 Under H.R. 5371
H.R. 5371 temporarily extends key Medicare telehealth flexibilities through January 2026, restoring pandemic-era policies and directing CMS to update claims processing guidance.
Georgia Man Sentenced for $7.2M Medicare Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme
Georgia man sentenced to nearly four years in prison and ordered to pay $7.2 million for orchestrating a Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary genetic testing and illegal kickbacks.