The Latest Breaking News from Medicare Advantage

Medicare Alert: Why Your Next Statement May Show a Different Part B Deduction

A lot of retirees glance at their Social Security statement every month without expecting surprises. Then suddenly, the Medicare Part B deduction changes, and panic sets in before breakfast even finishes brewing. One small number can spark huge questions about healthcare costs, inflation, and whether a mistake slipped into the…

Everybody Loves Your Money · May 28

The Medicare “Benefit Boost” Claim Circulating on Facebook — and Why Experts Say Seniors Should Be Careful

If you have spent any time on Facebook recently, chances are you have seen advertisements promising seniors a huge new Medicare “benefit boost.” Some ads...

Saving Advice · May 27

The Medicare Grocery Benefit Cutback: Why Some Seniors Could See Reduced Monthly Food Assistance

Many seniors have come to rely on Medicare Advantage grocery benefits to help stretch their budgets during a time of soaring food prices. These monthly...

Saving Advice · May 27

Medicare Advantage Company Alignment Healthcare Shows Huge, Unusual Call Option Activity

Alignment Healthcare, a fast-growing Medicare Advantage company, had strong Q1 revenue and adjusted EBITDA results. That may be the underlying reason for the huge, unusual call option activity today.

Barchart · May 20

7 Medicare Costs Rising Faster Than the 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast

Retirees across America face a financial squeeze as Medicare expenses continue climbing faster than projected Social Security COLA adjustments for 2027. Many households already stretch fixed incomes, and healthcare costs keep tightening that gap in frustrating ways. Inflation in medical services, prescription pricing, and insurance overhead drives much of this…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 20

Medicare’s Fast-Track Review Standard: Why Some Requests Must Be Approved or Denied Within 72 Hours

Medicare decisions don’t always move at a slow, predictable pace, especially when health needs suddenly turn urgent. Some requests fall under a fast-track review system that forces action within just 72 hours, creating a high-stakes window where delays can directly affect care. That tight timeline exists for situations where waiting…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 20

Medicare and Cruises: The 6-Hour Rule

Don't let a medical emergency ruin your retirement. We explain why Medicare might not pay for cruise ship virus treatments and how to fill the coverage gap.

Kiplinger · May 18

5 Medicare Services Seniors Are Losing Coverage For in 2026

Healthcare coverage keeps shifting, and Medicare continues to feel those changes in big ways. Seniors across the United States rely on Medicare not just for doctor visits, but for everyday support that keeps life manageable and healthy. New policy updates and Medicare Advantage adjustments heading into 2026 point toward tighter…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 17

Medicare’s 72-Hour Decision Rule Begins Now: What Seniors Must Know About Faster Approvals and Denials

Millions of seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans have spent years frustrated by delayed prior authorization decisions for medical care, scans, procedures, and treatments. Some...

Saving Advice · May 16

CorMedix Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

CorMedix (NASDAQ:CRMD) reported sharply higher first-quarter 2026 revenue and profit, driven by continued adoption of DefenCath and the addition of products from its Melinta acquisition, while management raised its full-year financial outlook and outlined key pipeline developments. Chairman and Chi

MarketBeat · May 14