The CMS said beneficiaries will see simpler, more flexible plan choices and better drug coverage as part of the changes.

A quiet shift in federal health policy is starting to raise big questions about how Americans enter Medicare, and it comes down to what happens when someone does nothing. The default option at age 65

As a candidate, Trump had pledged to prioritize child care affordability and preserve Medicare. A spokeswoman argued that the president was referring to fraud.

CMS has proposed a 2.4% Medicare pay hike for fiscal 2027 and is developing ways to eliminate payment “creep” under PDPM.

March 31 marks the final opportunity this year for current Medicare Advantage enrollees to make limited changes to their coverage.

CMS published its final 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule on April 2, enacting changes to star ratings, supplemental benefits administration, Part D coverage, and a series of deregulatory provisions.

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