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Massive $21 Billion Medicare Boost Set to Transform Senior Healthcare in 2026

January 14, 2025January 13, 2025 Logan B.

Proposed 2026 Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Rates See Positive Growth The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a 2.2% increase in reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in 2026, marking a sharp improvement from the 0.2% decline seen the previous year. When factoring in the 2.1% “risk score” adjustment to account for higher payments for individuals with severe health conditions, the total estimated increase in payments rises to 4.3%—equivalent to more than $21 billion. This proposal is poised to have a significant impact on insurers, healthcare beneficiaries,…

Health insurance with vision care leads to better results

December 21, 2012December 21, 2012 Julie Campbell

Research has shown that the overall wellbeing of eyes is improved with additional coverage. The results of recent research have now been released, and they have revealed that adults who do not have vision coverage as a part of their health insurance may suffer irreparable damage to their eyesight. The study argues that eye coverage should be a required element of standard medical policies. What the researchers determined was that individuals between the ages of 40 and 65 years old and who are covered with health insurance that includes vision…

Michigan health insurer rolls out new plan geared for youth

March 24, 2011 H. Cutner

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has unveiled a new insurance plan tailored for young adults, which will cost them less than $100 monthly. Called the Young Adult Blue Max plan, the goal is to provide coverage for those between the ages of 19 and 30. The plan offers medical, dental and vision coverage. Preventative care and services are included in the plan. The insurer is claiming that their new coverage plan will prove especially beneficial for young adults striking out on their own. Whether they are starting a career…