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5 Strategies for Navigating the Medicare IRMAA Time Bomb
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (575+ words) Precise planning is critical to keep high-income retirees off costly IRMAA cliffs. For many retirees, Medicare is viewed as a fixed cost'a predictable amount in the retirement budget. For high-income clients, however, the income-related monthly adjustment amount, or IRMAA, can…...
NuvemRx Acquires par8o from R1 RCM, Strengthening its Specialty Care Coordination and 340B Referral Capture Capabilities
3+ week, 3+ day ago (135+ words) NuvemRx Acquires par8o from R1 RCM, Strengthening its Specialty Care Coordination and 340B Referral Capture Capabilities The Acquisition Connects Pharmacy and Referral Intelligence to Help Covered Entities Simplify Workflows, Expand Access, and Grow 340B Savings For more information on how NuvemRx supports community health…...
MHA and Evernorth's Express Scripts Announce Collaboration to Expand Reimbursement Value for Long-Term Care Pharmacies
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (111+ words) PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 21, 2026 This new agreement includes a joint commitment to implement a new enhanced reimbursement model and is designed to deliver value to LTC pharmacies and facilities; while ensuring patients have access to the care they need to manage complex…...
Aria Care Partners Names Government Relations Executive
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (287+ words) Aria Care Partners Names Government Relations Executive'Morningstar Aria Care Partners Names Government Relations Executive Aria Care Partners Names Government Relations Executive PR Newswire OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan 21, 2026 OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aria Care Partners, a leading provider of dental,…...
Medicare Part B premiums will rise 10% in 2026, wiping away a third of Social Security's COLA
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (271+ words) Premiums will be $202.90 a month, coming directly out of monthly Social Security checks This will mark the first time the Medicare Part B premiums top $200 a month. The cost for Medicare Part B premiums will rise about 10% in 2026, wiping away…...
Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky Offers Health Insurance in Kentucky in 2026
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (82+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 4, 2025 During open enrollment, starting Nov. 1, residents can access affordable Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky plans in 108 counties. Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky'offers its members access to quality care and convenient services. 2026 benefits and offerings include:' ' To support…...
careviso Launches Coordination of Benefits Feature to Enhance Accuracy in Patient Eligibility and Cost Estimates
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (214+ words) VIENNA, Va., Oct. 22, 2025 According to a recent study in 2021, 43.1 million people (13.1%) of the population had more than one type of health insurance coverage, for example: Medicare plus an employer-sponsored plan. With so many individuals managing multiple coverages, this new capability…...
HealthMetrix Research Picks 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans for Exceptional Benefit Value & Overall Performance
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (56+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15, 2025 The following 40 Medicare Advantage sponsors are recognized for "Excellence in 2026 Medicare Benefits Value & Performance". 2026 Senior Choice Gold Award Recipients and States Blue Cross Blue Shield-Tennessee AL, IL, MS, TN, TX, UT AL, CT, FL, HI, MA, NM,…...
Wellcare Enhances Offering of Affordable, Quality Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in 2026
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (302+ words) TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 15, 2025 Medicare Advantage plans will be available to more than 51 million beneficiaries in 32 states;Prescription Drug Plans will continue to be offered nationwide New in 2026: Wellcare to transition Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs) demonstrations to integratedDual Eligible Special Needs Plans…...
Aetna achieves over 81% of Medicare Advantage members in 4-Star plans and over 63% in 4.5-Star plans for 2026
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (252+ words) HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 9, 2025 "This year's Star Ratings reflect Aetna's strong fundamentals and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care experiences and better health outcomes for our Medicare Advantage members," said Aetna president Steve Nelson. "I am proud of the way our…...