Sixteen Years of the Affordable Care Act
March 23, 2026
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed on this day 16 years ago, enacting some of the
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Proposed Rule Could Undermine ACA Coverage
March 19, 2026
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on proposed changes
The Annual Deadline to Make Certain Medicare Advantage Changes Is Fast Approaching
March 19, 2026
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) ends on March 31. This enrollment period allows people who are currently
Congressional Report Details How MA Overpayments Drive Up Part B Premiums
March 12, 2026
A new congressional report finds overpayments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are raising Part B premiums for all beneficiaries, accounting
Expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Impact Older Adults, KFF Finds
March 12, 2026
A recent KFF report highlights the impact that the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits as of December 31, 2025
Toward Continuous and Comprehensive Coverage for Dual Eligibles
March 5, 2026
For people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, dual eligibility should mean better access, more benefits, and streamlined processes. But
IRA Leading to Better Medicare Coverage of Negotiated Drugs
March 5, 2026
A new analysis from KFF shows that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has helped Medicare Part D enrollees gain access
Proposed Part D Payment Model Falls Short
February 26, 2026
This week, the Medicare Rights Center commented on a proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to
CMS Proposes to Reduce Medicare Advantage Overpayment, Plans Still Profitable
February 26, 2026
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the 2027 Advance Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
The Difference Integration Makes in Care for Dual Eligibles
February 19, 2026
Nearly 1 in 5 people with Medicare are also enrolled in Medicaid. For these dually eligible beneficiaries, Medicare acts as
Sixteen Years of the Affordable Care Act
March 23, 2026
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed on this day 16 years ago, enacting some of the
Proposed Rule Could Undermine ACA Coverage
March 19, 2026
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on proposed changes
The Annual Deadline to Make Certain Medicare Advantage Changes Is Fast Approaching
March 19, 2026
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) ends on March 31. This enrollment period allows people who are currently
Congressional Report Details How MA Overpayments Drive Up Part B Premiums
March 12, 2026
A new congressional report finds overpayments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are raising Part B premiums for all beneficiaries, accounting
Expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Impact Older Adults, KFF Finds
March 12, 2026
A recent KFF report highlights the impact that the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits as of December 31, 2025
Toward Continuous and Comprehensive Coverage for Dual Eligibles
March 5, 2026
For people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, dual eligibility should mean better access, more benefits, and streamlined processes. But
IRA Leading to Better Medicare Coverage of Negotiated Drugs
March 5, 2026
A new analysis from KFF shows that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has helped Medicare Part D enrollees gain access
Proposed Part D Payment Model Falls Short
February 26, 2026
This week, the Medicare Rights Center commented on a proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to
CMS Proposes to Reduce Medicare Advantage Overpayment, Plans Still Profitable
February 26, 2026
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the 2027 Advance Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
The Difference Integration Makes in Care for Dual Eligibles
February 19, 2026
Nearly 1 in 5 people with Medicare are also enrolled in Medicaid. For these dually eligible beneficiaries, Medicare acts as