Recent Medicare updates, explained clearly.
CMS announcements can be technical. We translate important Medicare news into practical takeaways so you know what changed, what is still only proposed, and what may be worth discussing during your next coverage review.
Recent Medicare updates worth knowing about.
2027 Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization: What to Check Before You Enroll
Understand current authorization deadlines, 2027 electronic improvements, ongoing-treatment protections and appeal rights before choosing a plan.
Read article →2027 Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: Spread Costs, Not Save Money
See how the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan spreads covered Part D costs over the year, why it is not a discount, and what to do if you switch plans.
Read article →Medicare SSBCI Changes for 2027: Will You Still Qualify for Extra Benefits?
CMS is clarifying SSBCI eligibility and strengthening benefit-card rules for 2027. Here's what to know about grocery, utility and other extra benefits before you choose a plan.
Read article →2027 Medicare Drug Safety: Check Your Medication Mix
New CMS drug-safety measures highlight why medication reviews matter. Learn what to ask your pharmacist and what to compare in your 2027 Part D plan.
Read article →After a Hospital Stay: Will Your 2027 Medicare Plan Cover Rehab?
Before choosing a 2027 plan, check hospital observation rules, skilled nursing coverage, facility networks, authorizations and appeal rights.
Read article →RSV Vaccine This Fall: Who Needs It and What Medicare Part D Covers
See who needs an RSV vaccine this fall, why a second dose is not currently recommended, and how Medicare Part D covers the recommended shot at no cost.
Read article →Is Your Medicare Plan Ending for 2027? Check Your Replacement Before December 7
Find out what it means if your Medicare plan is ending, leaving your county or moving you to a 2027 replacement—and what to check before December 7.
Read article →CMS Proposes New Medicare Advantage Provider Directory Protections
CMS has proposed stronger Medicare Advantage directory rules for 2028. Here is what beneficiaries should verify while choosing 2027 coverage.
Read article →2027 Social Security COLA Is 3.6%: What Medicare Beneficiaries Should Budget For
Social Security confirmed a 3.6% increase for 2027. See why Medicare premiums and plan costs still matter to your monthly budget.
Read article →Switching from Medicare Advantage? Check Your Medigap Rights First
Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15, but Medigap enrollment has different rules. Check your options before returning to Original Medicare.
Read article →Medicare’s One-Time $90 Part B Rebate: Who Qualifies?
CMS confirms an October 2026 payment for eligible Original Medicare beneficiaries. Learn who may qualify, when it arrives and how to check safely.
Read article →2027 Medicare Star Ratings Are Out: What to Check
CMS published the 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D quality ratings. Here is how to use them without overlooking costs, doctors or prescriptions.
Read article →2027 Medigap Cost Limits Are Set: What Changed
CMS finalized the 2027 high-deductible F/G/J deductible and the annual out-of-pocket limits for Plans K and L.
Read article →Flu Season Is Here: What Medicare Beneficiaries 65+ Should Know
CDC prefers enhanced flu-vaccine options for adults 65+, and Medicare Part B covers the seasonal flu shot.
Read article →New GLOBE Model Could Lower Certain Medicare Part B Drug Costs in 2027
CMS finalized a new model for certain high-cost Original Medicare Part B drugs. Here is who may be affected and when lower coinsurance could begin.
Read article →2027 Medicare Plan Finder Is Live: What to Compare Now
2027 plan information is now available. Here is what to check before Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15.
Read article →2027 Medicare Premium Outlook Is Here: What the New CMS Numbers Really Mean
CMS projects lower average Medicare Advantage premiums and broadly stable Part D premiums for 2027. Here is why your own plan still needs a careful review.
Read article →Medicare Equipment Fraud Is Under New Scrutiny: How to Protect Yourself
A recent HHS-OIG review found screening gaps for some medical-equipment suppliers. Here is how to spot suspicious calls, deliveries and claims.
Read article →October 1 Is the Next Medicare Planning Date: How to Get Ready for 2027
Use the final days of September to organize prescriptions, providers, pharmacies and priorities before 2027 plan information becomes available.
Read article →Your Medicare Annual Notice of Change Is Arriving: What to Review for 2027
September is the time to review changes in costs, coverage, prescriptions, provider networks and extra benefits before Medicare Open Enrollment.
Read article →Medicare ACCESS Is Expanding: New Chronic-Care Options Coming in 2027
CMS is expanding the ACCESS Model with additional chronic-care tracks beginning April 1, 2027.
Read article →Medicare Expands Coverage for Qualifying Non-Invasive Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Medicare finalized national coverage criteria for qualifying non-invasive biomarker colorectal cancer screening tests.
Read article →New Rural-Health Investments May Expand Access to Care
New federal investments may strengthen telehealth, emergency communications, ambulances, specialty care, remote monitoring, and preventive-care capacity in rural communities.
Read article →CMS Stops $1.6 Billion in Suspected Medicare Lab Fraud: What Beneficiaries Can Do
CMS says recent enforcement actions stopped more than $1.6 billion in potentially improper laboratory payments. Here is how to review your Medicare activity and protect your information.
Read article →2027 Medicare Part D Numbers Are Arriving—But They Are Not Your Plan Premium
CMS released key 2027 Part D bid figures ahead of Open Enrollment. The most important point for beneficiaries: these national numbers are not the same as your plan-specific premium.
Read article →The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Is Live: What Eligible Part D Members Should Know
CMS launched a temporary program that may provide certain eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries access to specified GLP-1 medications for a $50 monthly copay.
Read article →CMS Proposes a Permanent Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Framework: What It Means for Beneficiaries
CMS proposed rules for Medicare drug negotiations beginning with prices effective in 2029. Here is what is already in effect, what is proposed, and why plan-specific costs still matter.
Read article →CMS Finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Changes: What to Watch
The 2027 final rule changes Star Ratings and other Medicare Advantage and Part D policies while codifying important Part D financial protections.
Read article →Wondering how an update affects your coverage?
Bring your doctors, prescriptions and current plan information to a Medicare review and put the news in the context of your individual needs.