The Difference Integration Makes in Care for Dual Eligibles
February 19, 2026
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
February 19, 2026
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) has grown steadily over the past two decades and now accounts for more than half of
Federal Health Care Funding in Place for 2026
February 12, 2026
On February 3, President Trump signed legislation funding most federal agencies through fiscal year 2026 (FY26), which ends September 30.
Rising Health Care Costs a Top Concern for Public, Medical Debt Hits People Over 50 Hard
February 12, 2026
Recent KFF polling shows that concern about health care costs is high and rising for the public, with 66% saying
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations: Selected Drugs for 2028
February 5, 2026
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the selection of the group of 15 drugs for
CMS Proposes Important Step to Combat Medicare Advantage Overpayment
February 5, 2026
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gives notice of how some Medicare Advantage (MA) payments will
Medicare Rights Urges CMS to Center Beneficiary Needs in MA and Part D
January 29, 2026
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the annual Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule for
AARP Examines the Importance of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs
January 29, 2026
Last month, the AARP Public Policy Institute released a report on the State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), outlining the
Administration Proposes Discriminatory Anti-Trans Regulations, Weaponizing Medicare
January 22, 2026
In December, the Trump administration released three proposed rules that target transgender individuals in ways that harm communities, ignore laws,
Senate Report Exposes Medicare Advantage Gaming
January 15, 2026
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a majority staff report on UnitedHealth Group’s (UHG) efforts
The Difference Integration Makes in Care for Dual Eligibles
February 19, 2026
Nearly 1 in 5 people with Medicare are also enrolled in Medicaid. For these dually eligible beneficiaries, Medicare acts as
AARP Examines Ways to Strengthen Original Medicare
February 19, 2026
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) has grown steadily over the past two decades and now accounts for more than half of
Federal Health Care Funding in Place for 2026
February 12, 2026
On February 3, President Trump signed legislation funding most federal agencies through fiscal year 2026 (FY26), which ends September 30.
Rising Health Care Costs a Top Concern for Public, Medical Debt Hits People Over 50 Hard
February 12, 2026
Recent KFF polling shows that concern about health care costs is high and rising for the public, with 66% saying
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations: Selected Drugs for 2028
February 5, 2026
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the selection of the group of 15 drugs for
CMS Proposes Important Step to Combat Medicare Advantage Overpayment
February 5, 2026
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gives notice of how some Medicare Advantage (MA) payments will
Medicare Rights Urges CMS to Center Beneficiary Needs in MA and Part D
January 29, 2026
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the annual Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule for
AARP Examines the Importance of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs
January 29, 2026
Last month, the AARP Public Policy Institute released a report on the State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), outlining the
Administration Proposes Discriminatory Anti-Trans Regulations, Weaponizing Medicare
January 22, 2026
In December, the Trump administration released three proposed rules that target transgender individuals in ways that harm communities, ignore laws,
Senate Report Exposes Medicare Advantage Gaming
January 15, 2026
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a majority staff report on UnitedHealth Group’s (UHG) efforts