Medicare Advantage plans come with lower premiums and extra benefits — but network restrictions, prior authorizations, and out-of-pocket costs can catch beneficiaries off guard. Here's what to weigh before you enroll.
By Michael Spitaleri · August 4, 2026
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Federal regulators have paused rules requiring Medicare Advantage plans to publicly disclose denial rates — here's what that means for your coverage and exactly what to do before the next enrollment period.
August 4, 2026
Billions in excess payments to private Medicare Advantage insurers are quietly driving up the Part B premium paid by all 67 million Medicare beneficiaries — including the 35 million who never enrolled in an MA plan.
July 31, 2026
Not all Medicare Advantage plans are created equal. Here's how to evaluate the top providers on cost, coverage, and quality — so you can choose the plan that actually fits your life.
July 31, 2026
From a higher Part B premium to a redesigned drug cost cap, here's exactly what's shifting in your Medicare costs for 2026 — and what you can do about it during open enrollment.
July 29, 2026
CMS has finalized 2026 Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts. With the Annual Enrollment Period closing December 7, here's exactly what changes and what you should do before the deadline.
July 29, 2026
The CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule sets new payment rates for every service your doctor bills Medicare — and those changes ripple directly into your out-of-pocket costs, provider availability, and plan choices.
July 28, 2026
Your Medicare Advantage plan may cover the surgery — but the skilled nursing facility stay, prior authorization battles, and a resetting out-of-pocket cap can leave you with $5,000 to $10,000+ in unexpected bills. Here's exactly how to protect yourself before you go under the knife.
July 28, 2026
Ten states still haven't expanded Medicaid, leaving over a million uninsured adults earning too much for Medicaid but too little for marketplace subsidies. New federal law makes the situation worse, not better.
July 28, 2026
Cigna has formally committed to a federal care coordination model targeting Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions — here is what changes, what stays the same, and how to act on it now.
July 27, 2026
Premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs across Original Medicare are projected to climb significantly through 2035. Here's what beneficiaries need to know now to protect their budgets.
July 23, 2026
National abortion volume has risen since the 2022 Dobbs ruling, reaching an estimated 1.13 million procedures in 2025. Here is what Medicare beneficiaries and their families need to understand about federal coverage rules, state-level variation, and how to navigate gaps in care.
July 23, 2026
From Part A deductibles to Part B premiums and drug costs, here's a complete breakdown of every major Medicare cost beneficiaries need to budget for in 2026.
July 22, 2026
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