INSURASALES

Tag: Regulation

CMS Releases CY 2026 Final Rule Updating Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs

CMS finalizes key elements of the CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D final rule, including insulin coverage expansion, Prescription Payment Plan codification, pharmacy data requirements, and updated enrollee protections.

U.S. Insurance Sector Faces Growing Talent Shortage amid Rising Job Openings

The U.S. insurance industry faces a significant talent shortage with nearly 400,000 professionals retiring soon and job openings growing 6% over the next decade, highlighting the need for strategic recruitment and technological innovation.

Independent Insurance Agents Drive Majority of U.S. Property and Casualty Premiums

Independent insurance agents place 62% of U.S. property and casualty premiums and 87% of commercial lines, leveraging diverse offerings and bundling advantages under regulatory compliance.

Social Security and Insurance Denials Highlight Systemic Risks to U.S. Benefit Access

Recent Social Security and insurance claim denials reveal systemic vulnerabilities affecting immigrants and millions of Americans, emphasizing the need for regulatory attention and industry compliance to protect benefit access.

NY Municipal Retirees Fight for Medicare Rights: Legal Battle Continues

A detailed overview of the ongoing legal challenge by NYC municipal retirees to retain traditional Medicare supplemental insurance against a proposed switch to Medicare Advantage.

Common Sense Caucus Stands with NYC Retirees in Medicare Coverage Legal Battle

The Common Sense Caucus supports NYC retirees in a legal battle against transitioning to a Medicare Advantage plan, highlighting a pivotal case for municipal commitment to retiree healthcare.

Supreme Court Reviews ACA’s No-Cost Preventive Health Requirement

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on the ACA’s mandate for health plans to provide preventive health services without cost-sharing. Discover the implications for U.S. healthcare policy and the stance of the AMA in this critical case.

Ohio Fights for Health Insurance Reform Amid Prior Authorization Challenges

Explore the challenges and legislative efforts in Ohio surrounding prior authorization and its impact on patient care, including a potential reform to simplify the process.

The Affordable Care Act at 15: Evolution and Future Impact on U.S. Health Insurance

Exploring the 15-year journey of the Affordable Care Act, its impact on U.S. health insurance, and future challenges as subsidies near expiration in 2025.

President Trump Signs Executive Order Delaying Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

President Trump's executive order delays Medicare drug price negotiations, favoring pharmaceutical companies and potentially increasing drug costs for the public.