A wave of Medicare Advantage plan withdrawals is shrinking choices in many counties — here's how to protect your coverage and find stable alternatives before the next enrollment window closes.
By Policy Pulse · June 4, 2026
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A CMS pilot called WISeR would use artificial intelligence to process prior authorization requests in Medicare Advantage plans — and Congressional Democrats are pushing legislation to stop it before it launches, citing documented denial problems and lack of algorithmic transparency.
June 4, 2026
Medicare covers the procedure and a basic lens, but your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan type, the lens your surgeon recommends, and whether you ask the right questions before you schedule.
June 4, 2026
Medicare pays for hospital stays and doctor visits, but it won't pay a single dollar toward your funeral or burial costs. Here's how final expense life insurance works, what it costs, and whether it makes sense for your situation.
June 3, 2026
Original Medicare costs are rising in 2026. Here's exactly what Florida beneficiaries and those nationwide will pay for hospital stays, doctor visits, and outpatient care — and how to plan for it.
June 3, 2026
A new CMS electronic prior authorization initiative could mean faster approvals and fewer treatment delays for Medicare Advantage enrollees — here's what it means for you and your care.
June 3, 2026
Federal regulators are tightening the screws on Medicare Advantage overpayments and upcoding practices. Here's what beneficiaries need to know about how these changes could affect their coverage, premiums, and care access in the years ahead.
June 3, 2026
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Dant Chesser could create new guaranteed issue windows for Indiana Medicare Supplement enrollees — a significant shift for beneficiaries currently locked out of Medigap due to medical underwriting.
June 2, 2026
CMS has finalized 2026 cost figures for Original Medicare. Part B premiums rise to $185 monthly, the Part A hospital deductible climbs to $1,676 per benefit period, and skilled nursing coinsurance increases — here is what each change means for your budget.
June 2, 2026
Major carriers are pulling out of Medicare Advantage markets nationwide, leaving hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries scrambling for new coverage. Here is exactly what your rights are, what your options cost, and how to avoid the mistakes that could leave you exposed.
June 2, 2026
The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan lets Part D enrollees pay out-of-pocket drug costs in monthly installments — but enrolling later in the year means fewer months to spread what you owe, so acting now matters.
June 1, 2026
KFF analysis finds most beneficiaries whose Medicare Advantage plans exited in 2025 have multiple replacement options for 2026 — but premiums, drug costs, and networks can differ by hundreds of dollars annually, making side-by-side comparison essential.
June 1, 2026
From the $2,000 out-of-pocket drug cap to new Advantage plan rules, 2026 brings some of the biggest Medicare shifts in decades — here's what they mean for your wallet and your coverage.
May 31, 2026
