Part B premiums, deductibles, and hospital costs are all climbing in 2026. Here's exactly what Medicare beneficiaries need to know to protect their budgets.
By Michael Spitaleri · August 31, 2026
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Federally Qualified Health Centers are expanding how they bill Medicare for care management services — and for seniors with chronic conditions, that shift could mean more coordinated, covered care at little or no out-of-pocket cost.
August 30, 2026
With 4,800+ plans on the market and out-of-pocket maximums ranging from $3,000 to $9,350, choosing the right Medicare Advantage plan in 2026 requires looking well beyond the monthly premium.
August 30, 2026
A major Medicare Advantage clinic chain has agreed to pay $60 million to settle federal allegations that it paid illegal kickbacks to recruit patients. Here's what beneficiaries need to know about their rights and protections.
August 30, 2026
Humana's CFO has signaled additional Medicare Advantage market withdrawals coming in 2027, meaning hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries may need to find new coverage — here's how to prepare before it's too late.
August 30, 2026
Premiums are shifting, out-of-pocket limits are rising, and prior authorization rules are tightening in 2026 Medicare Advantage plans — here's what every beneficiary needs to know before their next enrollment decision.
August 29, 2026
With 2027 Medicare Advantage plans taking shape, beneficiaries face a pivotal choice between managed care and traditional coverage — here's what the early signals mean for your wallet and your health.
August 28, 2026
Millions of Original Medicare enrollees have no annual spending limit on what they can owe — a new Urban Institute analysis examines what adding one would cost, who it would help most, and what it means for your wallet.
August 28, 2026
National Medicaid enrollment has fallen to 73.9 million as of April 2026, with new work requirements on the horizon. Here's what Medicare beneficiaries who also rely on Medicaid need to know right now.
August 26, 2026
Federal regulators are cracking down on Medicare Advantage plans that improperly deny care. Here's what beneficiaries can do right now to protect their coverage.
August 26, 2026
Primary care physicians routinely skip billing for Medicare-covered services that could significantly improve your health outcomes — here's what to ask for at your next appointment.
August 24, 2026
The Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program will distribute more than $13 billion to private insurers in 2026 — but research raises serious questions about whether those bonuses are actually tied to better care for you.
August 22, 2026
As states loosen childhood vaccine requirements and delink from CDC guidance, Medicare beneficiaries face real risks — from measles exposure to gaps in their own Medicare Advantage preventive coverage.
August 22, 2026
