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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of older adults obtain coverage and care. But the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies in December 2025 is threatening that progress. A KFF Health News and USA Today article, “Rising Health Costs Push Some Middle-Aged Adults To Skip the Doc Until Medicare,” […]
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed on this day 16 years ago, enacting some of the most wide-ranging health care reforms in modern American history and bolstering coverage and protections for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Over its four-year rollout, the law instituted new consumer protections, closed […]
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on proposed changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. CMS typically updates ACA policies each year. For 2027, the proposals include several that could limit access to affordable coverage, increase administrative and choice […]
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) ends on March 31. This enrollment period allows people who are currently enrolled in an MA plan to make a single coverage change. MA OEP changes take effect on the first day of the following month, so those choosing to switch coverage […]
A new congressional report finds overpayments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are raising Part B premiums for all beneficiaries, accounting for $82 billion in additional premiums over the past ten years. Produced by the Senate Joint Economic Committee (JEC), the brief examines these burdens and opportunities for reform. Key findings […]
A recent KFF report highlights the impact that the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits as of December 31, 2025 is having on Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollees over 50, who make up a large share of Marketplace enrollees (about one third of all Marketplace enrollees in 2023) and […]
For people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, dual eligibility should mean better access, more benefits, and streamlined processes. But the reality is often more disorganized and complicated as the system seems to work against people just trying to access and secure their coverage. The Medicare Rights Center’s new case […]
A new analysis from KFF shows that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has helped Medicare Part D enrollees gain access to important medications. The IRA established a new drug price negotiation program to help bring down drug costs, and the program also generally requires Part D plans to cover the […]
