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Proposed Rule Could Undermine ACA Coverage
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on proposed changes...
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The Annual Deadline to Make Certain Medicare Advantage Changes Is Fast Approaching
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) ends on March 31. This enrollment period allows people who are currently...
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Congressional Report Details How MA Overpayments Drive Up Part B Premiums
A new congressional report finds overpayments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are raising Part B premiums for all beneficiaries, accounting...
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Expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Impact Older Adults, KFF Finds
A recent KFF report highlights the impact that the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits as of December 31, 2025...
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Toward Continuous and Comprehensive Coverage for Dual Eligibles
For people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, dual eligibility should mean better access, more benefits, and streamlined processes. But...
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IRA Leading to Better Medicare Coverage of Negotiated Drugs
A new analysis from KFF shows that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has helped Medicare Part D enrollees gain access...
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Proposed Part D Payment Model Falls Short
This week, the Medicare Rights Center commented on a proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to...
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CMS Proposes to Reduce Medicare Advantage Overpayment, Plans Still Profitable
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the 2027 Advance Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
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The Difference Integration Makes in Care for Dual Eligibles
Nearly 1 in 5 people with Medicare are also enrolled in Medicaid. For these dually eligible beneficiaries, Medicare acts as...
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AARP Examines Ways to Strengthen Original Medicare
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) has grown steadily over the past two decades and now accounts for more than half of...
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