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Best & Worst Medicare Advantage Plans in 10 States: J.D. Power, 2025
By Allison BellOverall satisfaction fell as trust in the plans declined.
August 30, 2025
Prior Authorization Is Coming to Traditional MedicareProviders in some states will have to show why they are offering patients certain kinds of care.
August 21, 2025
10 Medicare Truths That Can Trip Up Clients, AdvisorsClients are often confused about how the program works, and advisors may also be unclear about certain aspects.
August 18, 2025
Billionaire Family Offices Join Berkshire’s UnitedHealth BetSome of the world’s wealthiest people joined Warren Buffett’s firm in buying shares of the embattled insurer in Q2.
July 31, 2025
Fidelity Increases Post-Retirement Health Cost Estimate 4.5%The rate of increase is a slightly lower than it was a year ago, but these costs are rising faster than overall prices.
July 30, 2025
What OBBBA Means For Medicare Rules and PaymentsThe new legislation paused some rule changes and adjusted payment benchmarks.
July 29, 2025
Michigan Health Insurer Moves Into WisconsinThe deal means that just two of the original 23 CO-OPs remain.
July 28, 2025
Life Insurers Back Living Organ Donor Protection BillThe bill has bipartisan support in the House and the Senate.