Medicare open enrollment has begun. Here are the biggest changes for 2027 Medicare recipients face higher out-of-pocket caps and the end of temporary federal Part D premium subsidies The Independent UK · 4h ago
UnitedHealth Beats on Earnings, But Investors Question Growth Path UnitedHealth Group topped Q3 2026 revenue and EPS estimates and raised its full-year outlook, but shares erased early gains as investors questioned future growth amid shrinking membership. MarketBeat · 6h ago
Keeping the Same Medicare Plan for 2027? Make Sure These 6 Things Haven’t Changed This post includes affiliate links. If you purchase anything through these affiliated links, the author/website may earn a commission. You’ve had the same Medicare plan... Saving Advice · 6h ago
Centene Gold Card Program Starting in November Could Ease Prior Authorization Waits for Patients of 160,000 Qualifying Providers Centene's gold card program starts in November for more than 160,000 providers. Here's what Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial members should ask. Medical Daily · 8h ago
Medicare Patients on Cancer and Specialty Drugs Can Split Their $2,400 Drug Cap Into Monthly Payments for 2027 Medicare's 2027 drug cap rises to $2,400. High-cost patients can spread payments monthly, but plan switchers must opt in again. What to check before Dec. 7. Medical Daily · 15h ago
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15 — 7 Things to Check Before Keeping Your Current Plan This post includes affiliate links. If you purchase anything through these affiliated links, the author/website may earn a commission. If you’ve been happy with your... Saving Advice · 21h ago
Don’t Pick a Medicare Plan Based on the Premium Alone — These Costs Can Matter More A Medicare Advantage plan advertising a $0 monthly premium might sound like a great deal, especially if you’re retired and watching every dollar. But what... Saving Advice · Oct 14
Alignment Healthcare Sues CMS After Share of Members in Plans Rated Four Stars or Higher Falls to 25% Alignment Healthcare sued CMS after just 25% of its members landed in four-star Medicare Advantage plans. Here is what seniors should know now. Medical Daily · Oct 14
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15 — New 2027 Cost Numbers Are Already Out Millions of Medicare beneficiaries are just days away from one of the most important financial decisions they’ll make this fall. Medicare Open Enrollment begins October... Saving Advice · Oct 12
97% of Medicare Beneficiaries Will Have at Least 10 Medicare Advantage Plans in 2027 — Don’t Automatically Keep Your Current One If you’ve been enrolled in the same Medicare Advantage plan for years, switching might seem like more trouble than it’s worth. After all, you know... Saving Advice · Oct 10
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15 — 8 Things to Put on the Kitchen Table Before You Compare Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, and millions of older Americans will soon face decisions that could affect their healthcare costs throughout 2027. Before you... Saving Advice · Oct 10
New 2027 Medicare Star Ratings Are on Plan Finder as Fewer Plans Earn Five Stars Before Open Enrollment New 2027 Medicare star ratings are live on Plan Finder. Fewer plans earned five stars, and no drug plan did. Check yours before October 15. Medical Daily · Oct 10
UnitedHealthcare Blames Internal Error After Letters Wrongly Told Members Eight Clinicians Had Died Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment UnitedHealthcare blamed an internal error for letters that wrongly told members that eight clinicians had died. Here is what patients should check now. Medical Daily · Oct 9
Medicare Readmission Penalties Hit 2,334 Hospitals in Fiscal 2027, About 80% of Those Evaluated, Up From 78% Medicare is cutting payments to 2,334 hospitals, about 80% of those evaluated, over high readmission rates in fiscal 2027. Here is what patients should know. Medical Daily · Oct 9
Saving Advice · Oct 8 Some Medicare Beneficiaries Are Getting $90 in October — Here’s Who Qualifies Millions of Americans receiving Medicare coverage may notice an unexpected $90 deposit in their bank accounts this October, but not everyone enrolled in the federal...
Saving Advice · Oct 8 34 Million People Are Expected to Be in Medicare Advantage in 2027 — Check Whether Your Plan Is Changing Millions of Americans rely on Medicare Advantage for their healthcare coverage, but having a plan that worked well in 2026 doesn’t guarantee the same benefits...
Barchart · Oct 8 Dear UnitedHealth Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 13 UnitedHealth is set to report its third-quarter results on Oct. 13.
Medical Daily · Oct 8 Medicare Advantage Patients Stayed a Median 9 Days in Hospital Before Rehab Transfers Versus 6 in Traditional Medicare MedPAC data show Medicare Advantage patients stay longer in hospitals before rehab transfers. Hospitals blame prior authorization delays.
Medical Daily · Oct 8 Minnesota's Fairview Sues UnitedHealthcare, Alleging 2027 Medicare Advantage Directories Still List It In-Network Despite Its Planned January Exit Fairview alleges that UnitedHealthcare still lists it as in-network for 2027 Medicare Advantage. What Minnesota seniors should verify before Oct. 15.
Salon · Oct 8 A bipartisan healthcare fix Holding insurers accountable could be a point of agreement in a divided Washington
Medical Daily · Oct 8 Sentara Leaves Anthem Medicare Advantage Network January 1, So Hampton Roads Members Should Compare Plans Starting October 15 Sentara will be out of network for Anthem Medicare Advantage on Jan. 1. Hampton Roads members can check doctors and switch plans by Dec. 7.
International Business Times UK · Oct 7 Trump Administration Dispatches $90 Medicare Cheques but 40 Million Seniors Will Miss Out Entirely The Trump administration is issuing one-off $90 Medicare payments to about 20.8 million eligible beneficiaries, while roughly 40 million others are excluded under the programme's rules.
Medical Daily · Oct 7 Appeals Judges Appeared Skeptical of HHS as Humana Fights Medicare Advantage Overpayment Audit Rule in Fifth Circuit A Fifth Circuit panel appeared skeptical of HHS as Humana fights a Medicare Advantage audit rule that could claw back billions in overpayments.
Medical Daily · Oct 6 Costco-Branded Medicare Advantage Plans Reach 19 Counties in California and Nevada as Marketing Rules Loosen for 2027 SCAN's Costco Medicare Advantage HMO launches in 19 counties in 2027. Here is what seniors should check before open enrollment ends on Dec. 7.
Saving Advice · Oct 5 Someone Calls Offering a “Better Medicare Plan” — 7 Things to Do Before You Answer Any Questions The caller sounds professional, knows you’re on Medicare, and says there’s a plan in your area with benefits you’re missing. Before answering even a seemingly...