Health Insurance News Medicare Advantage Payment Surge Us Health Insurers Celebrate 2026 Rate Hike

Complaints about gaps in Medicare Advantage networks are common. Federal enforcement is rare.

Along with the occasional aches and pains, growing older can bring surprise setbacks and serious diseases. Longtime relationships with doctors people trust often make even bad news more tolerable. Read More

Medicare Advantage plans to gain $13 billion under Trump changes to star ratings

Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also ... Read More

Senior citizens will pay a lot more for Medicare in 2026

(CNN) — Senior citizens are the latest group of Americans to face steep increases in their health insurance premiums for 2026. Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the largest ... Read More

Medicare premiums to rise nearly 10% in 2026, impacting millions of seniors

(CNN) — Senior citizens are the latest group of Americans to face steep increases in their health insurance premiums for 2026. Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the largest ... Read More

The Changes Ahead: Medicare Premiums Are Rising in 2026, but Drug Costs Will Drop

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Before you sign up – or renew – your health insurance, Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan, be aware of what’s ... Read More

Major health insurers like Humana, UnitedHealth are cutting broker commissions to avoid costly Medicare enrollees

Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also ... Read More