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CMS calls back furloughed employees to help with Medicare, ACA enrollment periods
Roughly 3,000 employees are coming back to work on Monday, funded by user fees as the shutdown drags into its fourth week.
— Healthcare Dive
Family premiums for employer coverage jump 6% in 2025
Annual family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance reached an average of nearly $27,000 in 2025, KFF's annual benchmark survey revealed.
MA markets getting less crowded, but to minimal cost benefit
Medicare Advantage is getting more competitive, but less concentration has not yielded significant results for the Medicare program and its beneficiaries, according to a new study.
Commonwealth Fund: Medicare member experience varies by state
State-by-state disparities in Medicare experiences are largely driven by the fragmented nature of the U.S. healthcare industry.
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Latest News
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Health status of those affected by Medicaid work requirements
Those most likely to lose coverage under Medicaid work requirements balance multiple chronic illnesses and prescription drugs, study data shows.
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Nearly all Medicare Part D plans require prior auth for GLP-1s
A new study finds rising prior authorization requirements and out-of-pocket costs for GLP-1RAs covered by Medicare Part D plans.
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Which SDOH do seniors want health plan benefits to address?
Aging in place, access to healthcare and economic insecurity are leading SDOH affecting senior health and wellbeing.
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4.8M lose coverage with expired enhanced premium tax credits
Allowing Marketplace enhanced premium tax credits would affect health insurance affordability for millions.
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AHIP pledges vaccine coverage ahead of ACIP meeting
AHIP members commit to covering vaccines, including the latest flu and COVID-19 jabs, through next year as the CDC's vaccine advisory panel plans to debate common immunizations.
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NCQA: 5-Star health plan performance nearly doubles for 2025
NCQA said there were 11 health plans that received a 5-star rating for the 2025 and another 55 that received a 4.5-star rating.
Features
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Breaking down the ABCs of rising alternative health plans
More employers are seeking alternative health plans, like AHPs and ICHRAs, to bend the cost curve, but education is key to navigating their growing popularity.
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What's ahead for prior authorizations as new requirements loom
CMS will require faster decisions and electronic data exchange for prior authorizations; however, providers question whether the requirements will relieve their heavy burden.
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UnitedHealthcare's provider search tool hinges on consumerism
UnitedHealthcare designed its provider search tool to fulfill the growing demands of healthcare consumerism while nudging the user toward high-value providers.
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Key features of a health insurance member portal
Member portals will be key as health insurance companies adjust to healthcare consumerism and prioritize better member experiences.