Medicare open enrollment season starts with increasing expenses and new regulations for 2026.
Older Americans and Rising Medicare Costs As older Americans prepare for Medicare enrollment this fall, they’re facing increased healthcare costs, fewer plan options, and a changing environment influenced by upcoming federal regulations set for 2026. Open enrollment is scheduled from October 15 to December 7, allowing over 67 million Medicare beneficiaries to choose whether to […]
Humana Faces Legal Setback Regarding Medicare Advantage Ratings, Billions in Payments in Jeopardy
Humana Faces Setback in Legal Battle Humana Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HUM) recently lost a legal case aimed at lowering its insurance premiums. With Medicare Advantage Bonus payments on the horizon, concerns are growing about potential revenue losses that could reach billions. On Tuesday, reports indicated that a Texas judge ruled in favor of the federal government, […]
Terry Savage: Caution for Medicare, part 2: changing plans
Choosing Your Medicare Plan In my last piece, I talked about the critical choices regarding Medicare that need addressing during the initial enrollment or the annual public offering period, which runs from October 15, 2025, to December 7, 2025. The decisions you make will influence your health insurance costs and coverage for all of 2026. […]
UCare will end its Medicare Advantage plans in 2026.
Duluth Medicare Enrollment Update Medicare enrollment kicked off on Wednesday, and UCare customers were informed that their Medicare Advantage plans would be discontinued next year. In September, the Minneapolis-based nonprofit announced it had requested the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to stop offering Medicare Advantage products starting in 2026. A letter from UCare, dated […]
Medicare open enrollment 2025: Key details on increasing costs and fewer options
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins CLEVELAND, Ohio — Starting Wednesday, Medicare open enrollment kicks off, and for the second consecutive year, major insurers are dropping some plans while raising out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles, as noted by healthcare professionals. This enrollment period, which lasts until December 7, allows Medicare recipients to evaluate forthcoming changes to Medicare rules […]
I turned 65 in April, but I’m still working and covered by my employer’s health plan. I was told not to enroll in Medicare, but now I’m worried I made a wrong choice. What should I do?
I turned 65 in April 2025, and I’m still working with my employer’s high deductible health plan. I reached out to Medicare for guidance on enrollment, and they advised me against signing up for Part A for now, even though it’s free. They also suggested I shouldn’t enroll in Part B or D, mentioning that […]
Reduced options and increased expenses: Significant changes coming for Medicare in 2026
Florida’s 5 million Medicare beneficiaries will experience notable changes regarding their premiums, deductibles, and plan options come 2026. “It’s vital to pay attention to the annual change notifications,” suggests Jenny Chamblee Hogue, an expert in health insurance and a contributor to medicareresources.org. In Florida, similar to many other areas, Medicare Advantage plans are either diminishing, […]
Top Health Insurer Faces Legal Setback Regarding Medicare Advantage Ratings
Legal Setback for Humana in Coverage Denial Case Humana, a significant player in the health insurance industry, faced a setback on Tuesday regarding its attempt to deny coverage as mandated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This recent rating could cost Humana a substantial amount in federal bonus payments. With around 70 […]
Important warnings about Medicare Part A you should be aware of
Discussion on Medicare Part A Insights Before diving into the specifics of the guide’s rubric, there’s a clip from Dr. Oz I’d like to share. It’s from a recent interview with him, where he focused on Medicare Part A. I’m curious to hear your thoughts on what he said. I recently discovered that you, um, […]
Humana’s attempt to contest 2025 Medicare Advantage ratings fails.
Humana’s Medicare Advantage Plan Ruling On October 14, a U.S. judge ruled against Humana Inc. in its attempt to challenge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans. This decision comes with potential financial implications for health insurers, as these ratings impact millions in government bonus payments. […]