Medicare Advantage plans
Coverage of Medicare Advantage plans in the Nexus archive.
- Rising Part D premiums could drive more people into Medicare Advantage plans
The Trump administration's decision to end a program that kept Medicare prescription drug plan costs low could lead to higher Part D premiums, potentially driving more individuals to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans.
- Democrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees
Sen. Ron Wyden and 14 co-sponsors plan to introduce a bill capping out-of-pocket costs in traditional Medicare at $5,000, addressing concerns about beneficiaries facing unlimited expenses. The proposal aims to level the playing field between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, which have lower cost limits.
- Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates, HHS report finds
A HHS report found that Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates. The findings highlight concerns about access to care for Medicare beneficiaries.