9+ hour, 42+ min ago   (106+ words) The Senate report stated that the insurer has turned risk adjustment into a major profit-centered strategy, raising costs for Medicare beneficiaries. UnitedHealth Used Aggressive Diagnosing Strategy to Boost Federal Funding for Medicare Advantage: Senate Report UnitedHealth Group uses aggressive tactics…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (87+ words) The increases to Part B coverage were lower than predicted. Medicare Part B Costs to Jump 10 Percent in 2026 Retirees who rely on Medicare Part B for the majority of their medical needs will see a nearly 10 percent increase in monthly…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (40+ words) U.S. Senate Aging Committee holds a hearing at 3:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 22 on how shoppable health care services improve outcomes and lower costs. LIVE NOW: Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Lowering Health Care Costs...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (187+ words) Open enrollment runs through Dec. 7here's what to know before Medicare costs rise. Are You Ready for the 2026 Medicare Enrollment? Open enrollment for Medicare began on Oct. 15 and runs until Dec. 7. It not only allows 65-year-olds to enroll in Medicare…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (113+ words) US Health Agency Releases 2026 Quality Ratings for Medicare Plans The U.S. government announced quality ratings for 2026 Medicare health and prescription drug plans on Thursday, which help determine bonus payments from the government to health insurers. CVS Health's Aetna unit has more…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (39+ words) The Senate Special Committee on Aging holds a hearing at 3:15 p.m. ET on Oct. 8 to examine the closing of loopholes that kill American patients. Witnesses... LIVE NOW: Senate Aging Committee Examines Loopholes Endangering American Patients...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (83+ words) Big Medicare changes in 2026 mean higher costs and shifting benefits'review your plan before renewing. Best Choices for 2026 Medicare Plans When the Medicare open enrollment season for 2026 starts on Oct. 15, brace yourself for some big and potentially costly changes. With Over…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (166+ words) Medicare Open Enrollment is your chance to review coverage, cut costs, and make sure your plan still fits your needs. Medicare Open Enrollment 2025: What Retirees Need to Know Every fall, millions of Medicare beneficiaries have the chance to take advantage…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (115+ words) Disaster rules let plans cover care and prescriptions away from home. How to Navigate Your Medicare Advantage Plan in a Disaster In the event of a disaster or emergency, Medicare Advantage plans (MA plans) must ensure that members in affected…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (118+ words) The fraud committed by Caremark was financially motivated and not due to some "innocent or mistaken belief," the judge wrote. CVS Unit Must Pay Nearly $290 Million in Medicare Whistleblower Lawsuit, Judge Rules A federal judge has ordered CVS Caremark Corp.,…...