2026 Changes to Medicare & Medicaid

Some of 2026 changes have prompted significant concern, and experts have warned millions will lose access to health care ...

Over 6 million Americans on Medicare will now need to get prior authorization from AI for these 17 procedures

A six-state pilot program will target “wasteful care” under Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says.
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CMS proposes new drug pricing model to expand GLP-1 access to those with Medicare Part D and Medicaid

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 23 introduced a new drug pricing model, BALANCE, for Medicare Part D and ...
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New CMS Demo Aims to Increase Access to GLP-1s Under Medicaid and Part D

The Trump administration announced a new demonstration program aimed at easing access to GLP-1 receptor agonists for ...
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What’s Changing for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in 2026 — and Why It Matters

From a 2.8% Social Security COLA to higher Medicare premiums and new drug-price caps, here’s what’s changing in 2026 — and why the future of these programs is under pressure.

List of Health Systems Dropping Medicare Advantage Plans in January

Several major health systems are dropping Medicare Advantage plans in the new year. The hospitals are ending their acceptance ...

First negotiated Medicare drug prices go into effect Jan. 1

Negotiated lower Medicare costs for 10 popular prescription drugs went into effect Thursday. How much those savings will be ...
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CMS Announces New Eligibility Requirement for Medicaid

CMS issues Medicaid work requirements: most adults must report 80 hours monthly of qualifying activities to keep healthcare ...

AARP sends vital message on Social Security, Medicare

Social Security beneficiaries will see their payments rise by 2.8% in January 2026, when the new cost‑of‑living adjustment ...