The Latest Breaking News from Medicare Advantage

Medicare Plans Must Send 2027 Change Notices by September 30, and a Premium Subsidy Ending Raises the Stakes

Medicare Advantage and Part D plans must send 2027 Annual Notice of Change letters by Sept. 30. Here is what to check before open enrollment.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

AMA Tells CMS the Argument for Delaying the 2027 Electronic Prior Authorization Deadline Is a Manufactured Problem

The AMA told CMS that delaying the 2027 electronic prior authorization deadline would keep patients waiting. What the rule changes mean for families.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

33 Health Systems Split with Some Medicare Advantage Insurers as the October 15 Enrollment Window Nears

Ohio State, NewYork-Presbyterian, and other systems are leaving Medicare Advantage networks. See who is affected before enrollment opens Oct. 15.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

This Dividend Stock Is Staging a Turnaround in 2026 and Pays More Than 2.4%

UnitedHealth is staging a turnaround after raising full-year adjusted EPS guidance. The firm also pays an annualized dividend of $9.28 with a yield above 2.4%.

Barchart · Sep 16

Appealed Prior Authorization Denials Are Often Overturned, but Reversal Rates Range from 16% to 93% by Insurer

Many insurance denials are reversed on appeal, but odds vary by plan. Learn how internal appeals and external reviews work and what to do first.

Medical Daily · Sep 15

Half of Medicare Advantage Quality Thresholds Got Harder for 2027, and Star Ratings Post in Early October

CMS draft cutpoints show that about half of Medicare Advantage quality thresholds tightened for 2027. What star ratings mean when you compare plans.

Medical Daily · Sep 14

What Happens to Medicare When a Retiree Moves to Another State?

Moving from Ohio to Florida, California to Arizona, or any other state doesn’t mean starting Medicare from scratch. Your Medicare Part A and Part B...

Saving Advice · Sep 13

A $2,071 Social Security Check Sounds Livable — Until These 6 Bills Come Out First

A monthly Social Security check of $2,071 may sound workable, particularly for someone entering retirement with a paid-off car, a modest lifestyle, and few debts....

Saving Advice · Sep 13

Dear UnitedHealth Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 1

UnitedHealth is removing prior-authorization hurdles for 1,700 services. Less paperwork sounds great, but what does it mean for UNH investors?

Barchart · Sep 12

Medicare Advantage Members Facing 2027 Plan Exits and Expected Benefit Cuts Should Check Doctor Networks Before October 15

Insurers are expected to trim 2027 Medicare Advantage benefits and exit some markets. How seniors can confirm a plan is ending and keep their doctors.

Medical Daily · Sep 11