Medicare Advantage Signal Feed
Latest scored signals across all monitored sources.
1203 signals
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I’m having a hard time affording my Medicare Part D drug coverage. Are there any options for me?
You may want to find out if you qualify for extra assistance with your Part D plan premiums and cost sharing, if your income and assets are low enough.
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 140 signals · last 30 days -
What is a Medicare Accountable Care Organization? Can I enroll in one when I sign up for Medicare or during the Medicare Open Enrollment period?
Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACOs) are groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers who voluntarily form partnerships to have collective responsibility for the quality and total cost of care delivered to their patients. ACOs are not health plans and you cannot “enroll” in them.
Membership Movement · 18 signals · last 30 days -
Is the Medicare Open Enrollment period the same as the Marketplace Open Enrollment period? Can I buy Medicare and Medigap plans through the Marketplace?
There is some overlap in the enrollment periods for Medicare and the Marketplaces, but they are not the same. The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 through December 7 each year.
Membership Movement · 18 signals · last 30 days -
I have Medigap and I’m finding it difficult to afford. What are my other options for supplemental coverage?
You may want to find out if you qualify for Medicaid, if your income and assets are low enough. Medicaid helps many low-income people on Medicare with their Medicare premiums and cost-sharing requirements, and may also cover some benefits that are not covered by Medicare, such as dental services and long-term services and supports.
Financial / Operating Pressure · 31 signals · last 30 days -
I am age 60 and have been receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) payments for two years. My Medicare coverage just started and I would like to get a Medicare supplement insurance policy. What are my options?
It depends on the state where you live. Some states require insurance companies to sell Medigap supplement policies to people under age 65, but not all states do.
Competitive / Operational Strategy · 39 signals · last 30 days -
I am covered by Medicare and my only income is $12,000 from Social Security. I have $1,000 in a savings account. Do I qualify for any financial assistance with my Medicare coverage?
Based on your current income and asset amounts, you may qualify for Medicaid. Under the current rules, Medicaid helps many low-income people on Medicare with their Medicare premiums and cost-sharing requirements and may also cover some benefits that are not covered by Medicare, such as dental services and long-term services and supports.
Financial / Operating Pressure · 31 signals · last 30 days -
If my employer offers retiree health benefits, do I need to sign up for Medicare when I turn 65?
For most people with retiree health benefits, it makes sense to sign up for Medicare when you are first eligible to do so. Retiree health plans are typically designed to supplement Medicare and might not pay your medical costs during any period that you were eligible for Medicare but not signed up for it.
Financial / Operating Pressure · 31 signals · last 30 days -
I am 66 years old, work for a large employer, and have health insurance coverage through my job. I am planning to keep working for a few more years and keep the coverage that my employer offers. What are my coverage options when I stop working?
When you stop working and/or your group health insurance coverage ends, you should enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B. If you’re eligible for premium-free Part A, you can sign up any time after you’re first eligible for Medicare.
Financial / Operating Pressure · 31 signals · last 30 days -
Can I get information about Medigap policies on the Medicare coverage comparison website, or use the website to sign up for a Medigap policy?
You can find some information about Medigap policies on the Medicare coverage comparison website, by going to the link to “Find a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy” under the Health & Drug Plans: Find & Compare menu.
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I am 70 years old and covered by Medicare, but I’m wondering if I can purchase one of the health plans offered through the Marketplace and drop my Medicare coverage? Is that an option for me or should I keep my Medicare coverage?
If you have Medicare, you should keep it. In fact, companies that sell Marketplace plans are prohibited from selling these plans to you if they know you are covered by Medicare.
Competitive / Operational Strategy · 39 signals · last 30 days -
Humana soars, Alignment plummets in 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
A Healthcare Dive analysis of highly anticipated stars data shows a mixed bag of winners and losers, though — as expected — the quality scores slipped overall. See how major carriers fared for 2027.
HumanaHumana · 14 signals · last 30 days -
CMS: About 71% of MAPD plan enrollees in coverage with four or more stars for 2027
The Trump administration has released the 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings, with many enrollees in plans that earned at least four stars.
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 140 signals · last 30 days -
Little room for stakeholder consensus among potential Medicare Advantage reforms
A survey of 52 experts spanning researchers, the Medicare Advantage industry, patient advocates and policymakers wasn't able to identify a single policy proposal that would be received wholeheartedly by all three groups.
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2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings
2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings Note: The information included in this Fact Sheet is based on the 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Star Ratings published on the Medicare Plan Finder on Oct. 8, 2026. For details on the methodology of the MA and Part D Star Ratings, please refer to the 2027 Part C & D Star Ratings Technical Notes available at http://go.cms.gov/partcanddstarratings .
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 140 signals · last 30 days -
UnitedHealthcare’s AI assistant expands to 21 million members
UnitedHealthcare’s AI assistant Avery is now available to 21 million commercial, Medicare and Medicaid members, according to an Oct. 8 news release shared with Becker’s. Avery first launched in March to about 6.5 million members with employer-sponsored plans and 160,000 Medicare Advantage members. Members can use the virtual assistant in the UHC app to ask […] The post UnitedHealthcare’s AI assistant expands to 21 million members appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
UnitedHealthcareUHCUnitedHealthcare · 47 signals · last 30 days -
Medicare Advantage plans with 5 stars in 2027
Fifteen Medicare Advantage plans earned five-star ratings for 2027, down from 22 last year. CMS released the ratings Oct. 8. Of the 508 contracts that were rated, 188 (37%) earned four stars or higher, compared with about 44% in 2026. The enrollment-weighted average MA star rating was 3.99 this year, compared with 4.01 in 2026, […] The post Medicare Advantage plans with 5 stars in 2027 appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 140 signals · last 30 days -
Centene to launch CHOICE options in 4 more states
Centene is launching Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense arrangements, recently rebranded from individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, in four more states in 2027. Ambetter Health Solutions President Alan Silver told Becker’s Oct. 8 that the expansion includes Alabama, Iowa, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. The company currently offers plans designed for CHOICE in 13 […] The post Centene to launch CHOICE options in 4 more states appeared first on Becker's Payer Iss...
Centene · 13 signals · last 30 days -
77% of Medicaid improper payments tied to paperwork, not fraud: Report
CMS estimates that 77% of fiscal year 2025 Medicaid improper payments resulted from insufficient documentation rather than fraud or abuse, according to an Oct. 7 report from the Congressional Research Service. The report outlines how federal and state agencies oversee Medicaid program integrity. CRS is a nonpartisan agency within the Library of Congress that prepares […] The post 77% of Medicaid improper payments tied to paperwork, not fraud: Report appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | P...
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 140 signals · last 30 days -
Independence Blue Cross launches $0-premium Medicare Advantage HMO
Philadelphia-based Independence Blue Cross is adding Keystone 65 Assured HMO, a Medicare Advantage plan with a $0 monthly premium, to its 2027 lineup ahead of the annual enrollment period, according to an Oct. 7 news release shared with Becker’s. For 2027, members can choose from Keystone 65 HMO and HMO-POS options and Personal Choice 65SM […] The post Independence Blue Cross launches $0-premium Medicare Advantage HMO appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
Blue CrossBlue Cross Blue Shield plans · 36 signals · last 30 days -
'Blue Conspiracy'—Michigan attorney general hits BCBSM with antitrust suit
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed suit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, alleging that the insurer operated in a monopoly in the state.
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans · 36 signals · last 30 days -
Michigan accuses BCBS of illegal insurance monopoly in new lawsuit
In a new lawsuit, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is accusing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan of conspiring with other Blues plans to block competition and using its grip on the health insurance market to overcharge the state and underpay hospitals. “This illegal conduct has caused the State and Michigan consumers to pay inflated […] The post Michigan accuses BCBS of illegal insurance monopoly in new lawsuit appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans · 36 signals · last 30 days -
Humana reports nearly $20B economic impact in home state of Kentucky
Humana and the University of Louisville reported Oct. 6 that the company contributed nearly $20 billion to the state’s revenues and output in 2025. This includes estimates of roughly $6.4 billion in direct impact, $9 billion in indirect impact and $4.5 billion in induced impact, according to the university’s report. Here are four other things […] The post Humana reports nearly $20B economic impact in home state of Kentucky appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
Humana KentuckyHumana · 14 signals · last 30 days -
ACHP Urges CMS to Align State Directed Payment Policy With Plans’ Financial Risk
ACHP urges CMS to preserve separate payment terms for state directed payments and coordinate with NAIC so risk-based capital reflects the risk plans bear. Source
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 140 signals · last 30 days -
Florida court orders expungement of grand jury report on $10M Centene donation
A Florida appellate court ruled Oct. 7 to expunge a grand jury report regarding a $10 million Centene donation to the Hope Florida Foundation, tied to Florida’s first lady, Casey DeSantis. Florida prosecutors launched a criminal investigation into the donation, which was part of a broader $67 million settlement in 2024 to resolve allegations of […] The post Florida court orders expungement of grand jury report on $10M Centene donation appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
Centene FloridaCentene · 13 signals · last 30 days -
Nessel files federal antitrust lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an antitrust lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company Thursday, alleging that the company has violated both state and federal law through agreements with other Blue Cross Blue Shield entities to “eliminate competition for health insurance services to large employers like the State.” The lawsuit, […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans · 36 signals · last 30 days