Medicare Policy & Healthcare News Reporter
SHT Medicare Policy & News Desk
Policy Pulse covers the regulatory and legislative side of Medicare — CMS rulemaking, Congressional proposals, carrier compliance news, and anything that could change what seniors pay or receive next year.
Medicare policy moves fast and quietly. Buried in a 1,200-page CMS final rule might be a change that affects millions of beneficiaries' drug costs. Policy Pulse translates that into plain English so seniors — and the people who help them — can stay ahead of it.
A wave of Medicare Advantage plan withdrawals has forced millions of beneficiaries to find new coverage — and with fewer plan options available in 2025, knowing your fallback rights has never been more important.
April 12, 2026
A Johns Hopkins analysis finds roughly 1.6 million Medicare Advantage members may lose their current plan due to insurer withdrawals and service area reductions — here's what that means for your coverage and what to do next.
April 10, 2026
What this latest development could mean for medicare advantage shoppers and enrollees.
April 9, 2026
From Part A hospital deductibles to Part B premiums and the new $2,000 drug cap, here's a clear breakdown of every major cost change Medicare beneficiaries face this year.
April 11, 2026
CMS has finalized the 2026 Medicare cost figures. Here's exactly what Part A, Part B, and Part D beneficiaries will pay — and how to prepare for the changes.
April 10, 2026
A Congressional report finds that inflated payments to Medicare Advantage insurers are shifting costs onto the 67 million people enrolled in Original Medicare — and driving up the Part B premium everyone pays.
April 8, 2026
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Content published under Policy Pulse is for informational purposes only and does not constitute licensed insurance or medical advice. All articles cite CMS.gov, Medicare.gov, and other authoritative sources. For personalized guidance, consult a licensed insurance agent or visit Medicare.gov.