Do you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge this year? It depends.

Medicare can feel like a safety net when you hit sixty-five. Most people think they can simply sign up whenever it feels ...

The Trump administration plans to increase payments to next year’s Medicare Advantage plans by less than 0.1% on average — ...

Objective: To address concerns about payment adequacy in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, a 2017 federal policy change increased risk scores and associated capitated payments for community-dwelling ...

The government proposed boosting payments to Medicare Advantage plans by 0.09% in 2027, below what they and their investors expected. What would it mean for enrollees?

CMS released its 2027 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies, proposing a net average year-over-year payment ...

CMS proposes nearly flat Medicare Advantage payments for 2027, with a 0.09% increase and updated risk adjustment policies.

By Siddhi Mahatole and Amina Niasse Jan 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. has proposed an average rate increase of 0.09% in payments to private insurers next year for the Medicare Advantage plans they manage, ...

If you get sick or injured and need hospital care, which can cost thousands of dollars, would you be able to afford it? For many seniors on Medicare, it may be a challenge, according to a recent ...

In 2024, the first year Medicare paid for services that address patients’ health-related social needs, most care came from ...

Big companies lost $96 billion in market capitalization after Medicare proposed a relatively flat rate increase for next year ...

Imagine you are a 70-year old patient sitting in your oncologist’s office, processing a life-altering diagnosis. Your doctor prescribes a pill for your cancer that offers the best chance of survival.