Federal Regulation
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Medicare Advantage Program Managers Blink on 2027 Subsidy Increase
By Allison BellInsurer groups' cautious reaction suggests that turbulence for enrollees may still lie ahead.
April 06, 2026
Should Social Security Benefits Be Capped?The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is calling for a limit based on marital status and claiming age.
April 06, 2026
SEC Claims Deceased Advisor Stole $1.68M From Elderly, Sues EstateThe agency is suing the estate of John Brodacki, who died in March, to claw back funds it says he took from clients.
April 03, 2026
Trump $2.2T Budget Leaves Social Security Funding FlatThe fiscal proposal provides slightly less for the agency than the $14.9 billion requested by its commissioner.
April 03, 2026
Ameriprise to Pay Nearly $1.5M Over Annuity Switches: FINRAThe exchanges involved variable annuities tied to contracts with guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit riders, FINRA's order states.
April 03, 2026
Medicare Advantage Regulators Lighten Agent Sales Rules for 2027Officials also eased retention requirements for sales call recordings.
April 03, 2026
Treasury to Talk to Insurance Regulators About Private Credit MarketsThe Congressional Research Services says U.S. insurers have 8% of their assets in private credit.
April 03, 2026
CFTC Sues States Over Prediction Markets in 'Unprecedented' MoveCFTC is asserting federal authority over these fast-growing markets with lawsuits against Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona.