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While Medicare officials work to iron out the kinks, consumers shouldn’t wait for fixes to protect themselves. Double-check all information before enrolling — and if something doesn’t add up, verify directly with the insurer. A few extra minutes now could save you thousands in uncovered medical bills later.
Major health insurers are taking drastic steps to discourage older adults from signing up for their private Medicare plans as they seek to boost profits, drawing the ire of insurance brokers and state regulators.
The agency suggested cutting a dozen quality measures where health plan performance is high and beneficiaries can’t easily distinguish between offerings.
A federal health agency plans to soon authorize health insurance coverage for CBD under certain Medicare programs. The policy change is being circulated about a month after U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F.
UnitedHealth Group, the nation's largest health insurer, is withdrawing from nearly 1 million seniors' Medicare Advantage plans in 2026—marking the largest single-year exit by any provider in recent decades.
UCLA Health launches a new, doctor-designed Medicare Advantage Plan for L.A. County residents, offering a stable option with comprehensive coverage, low costs, and access to a 7,000+ provider network,