New Study Underscores IRA’s Successes, Opportunities for Future Reforms
April 23, 2026
A recent JAMA article found two key Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) prescription drug provisions that took effect in 2024—the elimination
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New Public Data on Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Shows Need for More Clarity
April 23, 2026
In 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule that improved transparency around prior authorization for
Congressional Republicans Eye Budget Reconciliation 2.0
April 16, 2026
Republican congressional leaders are working to meet a June 1 deadline set by President Trump to fund Immigration and Customs
Final 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rule Increases Plan Pay and Relaxes Marketing Restrictions
April 16, 2026
Earlier this month, CMS released the Final Part C and D Rule for 2027, which revises Medicare Advantage (MA) and
President’s Budget Request Targets Vital Programs
April 9, 2026
On Friday the White House released President Trump’s budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2027 (FY27), which begins on October
Medicare Advantage Payments Rising Again in 2027
April 9, 2026
In February, Medicare Rights submitted generally positive comments in response to the 2027 Advance Notice from the Centers for Medicare
What’s at Stake in 2026: The Affordable Care Act
April 8, 2026
In a year already marked by rising health care costs and Medicaid service reductions resulting from federal spending cuts, health
Medicare Rights Urges Beneficiary-Centered Medicare Enrollment Reforms
April 2, 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a Request for Information (RFI) on “AI Tools for Medicare
Family Caregiving’s Enormous Economic and Personal Value
April 2, 2026
A new report from AARP—”Valuing the Invaluable 2026”—reveals the immense contributions of family caregivers to the economy and their loved
Affordable Care Act Cost Spikes Harm Older Adults
March 26, 2026
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of older adults obtain coverage and care. But the expiration of enhanced
New Study Underscores IRA’s Successes, Opportunities for Future Reforms
April 23, 2026
A recent JAMA article found two key Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) prescription drug provisions that took effect in 2024—the elimination
New Public Data on Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Shows Need for More Clarity
April 23, 2026
In 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule that improved transparency around prior authorization for
Congressional Republicans Eye Budget Reconciliation 2.0
April 16, 2026
Republican congressional leaders are working to meet a June 1 deadline set by President Trump to fund Immigration and Customs
Final 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rule Increases Plan Pay and Relaxes Marketing Restrictions
April 16, 2026
Earlier this month, CMS released the Final Part C and D Rule for 2027, which revises Medicare Advantage (MA) and
President’s Budget Request Targets Vital Programs
April 9, 2026
On Friday the White House released President Trump’s budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2027 (FY27), which begins on October
Medicare Advantage Payments Rising Again in 2027
April 9, 2026
In February, Medicare Rights submitted generally positive comments in response to the 2027 Advance Notice from the Centers for Medicare
What’s at Stake in 2026: The Affordable Care Act
April 8, 2026
In a year already marked by rising health care costs and Medicaid service reductions resulting from federal spending cuts, health
Medicare Rights Urges Beneficiary-Centered Medicare Enrollment Reforms
April 2, 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a Request for Information (RFI) on “AI Tools for Medicare
Family Caregiving’s Enormous Economic and Personal Value
April 2, 2026
A new report from AARP—”Valuing the Invaluable 2026”—reveals the immense contributions of family caregivers to the economy and their loved
Affordable Care Act Cost Spikes Harm Older Adults
March 26, 2026
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of older adults obtain coverage and care. But the expiration of enhanced