In compliance with Trump’s executive order, CMS will eliminate these optional questions, although a recent judicial ruling mandated they be restored.
Senate Panel Grills Social Security Administration Nominee
The New York Times reports that in addition to the confirmation hearing for Frank Bisignano as SSA head, the Senate Finance Committee also approved the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicare Update: Hello, Dr. Oz. Goodbye, Weight-loss Drugs. Plus Medicare Advantage’s BIG $$$ Surprise
The Trump Administration has promised not to cut Medicare and Medicaid benefits but that doesn’t mean it’s been leaving things alone there. Here’s what’s been happening at CMS.
Huge Medicare Changes Coming in 2026
You won’t want to miss these changes announced by CMS. Plus, insights from Marcia Mantell.
When Hospitals Ditch Medicare Advantage Plans, Thousands of Members Get To Leave, Too
But KFF Health News reports some older Americans get lost in the transitions. At least 41 hospital systems have dropped out of 62 Medicare Advantage plans serving all or parts of 25 states since July. Here’s what to do so you don’t lose Medicare coverage.