Bruce Japsen Even before the Trump administration said the 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rate will be flat, insurers were pulling back from unprofitable markets.But rising costs coupled by flat rates could trigger further withdrawals of health insurers from states and counties across the country, disrupting the choice of plan for millions of older adults enrolled
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Inspector General’s Report Sounds the Alarm on a Huge Medicare Advantage Plan Problem
Christy Bieber Retirees on Medicare Advantage are missing out on crucial coverage, and their health could suffer because of it. Many seniors choose a Medicare Advantage plan over traditional Medicare because they hope the plan will provide broader coverage. In fact, an estimated 32.8 million people — more than half of all Medicare recipients —
READ MOREThe Great Medicare U-Turn: How to Switch Back to Original Medicare
The Great Medicare U-Turn: How to Switch Back to Original Medicare If you’ve spent the last year realizing that “Advantage” doesn’t always feel like an advantage, you aren’t alone. Maybe your favorite specialist left the network, or you’re tired of asking for “prior authorization” just to get an MRI. The good news? If you’re reading
READ MOREThe “Part G” Paradox: Why This Medigap Powerhouse Is the 2026 Gold Standard
If you’ve been scouring the internet for “Medicare Part G,” I have some good news and a tiny “well, actually” for you. First, the correction: there is no Medicare Part G. Medicare has “Parts” (A, B, C, and D) that come from the government. What you’re looking for is Medicare Supplement Plan G (also known
READ MORE8 Sneaky Medicare Penalties That Can Cost You Big (And How to Avoid Them)
Katy Willis Avoid higher Medicare bills by steering clear of key traps. You work hard, save what you can for retirement, and then hit 65, only to find out that one missed deadline can increase your Medicare premiums for the rest of your life. This isn’t obvious when you’re first signing up for Medicare. But
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