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
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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
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
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
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