It's Medicare Advantage open enrollment: What to watch for, amid agency and insurer changes

Medicare Advantage open enrollment is available for enrollees from now through March 31. What experts say you should know ...
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Federal government turns to fresher data to rein in Medicare Advantage upcoding

The health insurance industry was caught off guard by the federal government’s recent proposal to keep next year’s payments ...

Plan for tiny Medicare payment hike would hurt seniors, some warn

Seniors with Medicare Advantage plans could face benefit cuts and higher costs in 2027 if Trump admin finalizes plans for minuscule payment increase.

Medicare Advantage Insurers Are Experiencing Unprecedented Headwinds

Medicare Advantage is facing unprecedented challenges from a decrease in reimbursement rates and the federal government’s scrutiny of insurer business practices.
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For seniors on Medicare Advantage, lower costs can mean gambling with health care

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, prior authorizations and claim denials complicate this increasingly popular ...