CMS Announces the “Medicare GLP-1 Bridge” Demonstration Starting July 1, 2026
CMS has announced a time-limited demonstration—called the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge—that will allow eligible Medicare beneficiaries to access certain GLP-1 medications for $50 per month beginning July 1, 2026 through December […]
Medicare Advantage Is Tightening Up: Fewer Extras, More Disruptions, and How Brokers Succeed Anyway
For a few years, Medicare Advantage “extras” did a lot of the heavy lifting in sales conversations. Flex cards, OTC, food, transportation, dental/vision allowances, gym memberships — clients loved the […]
What CMS is proposing for CY 2027 (MA + Part D)
CMS released its CY 2027 Advance Notice with “routine and technical” payment policy updates meant to improve payment accuracy and sustainability. If finalized, CMS projects a net average year-over-year MA […]
Broker Playbook: Protect Your Clients from Medicare Scams in 2026
TL;DR: Two 2025 headlines raised the baseline risk: (1) the Change Healthcare breach was updated to about 192.7M impacted individuals, and (2) unauthorized Medicare.gov accounts were created for some beneficiaries. […]
What Brokers Should Know About the 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Proposed Rule
Last month, CMS released the Contract Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule, a comprehensive set of policy and technical changes that, if finalized, would influence how […]
Texas Expands Medigap Eligibility for ESRD & ALS Beneficiaries — What Brokers Need to Know for 2026
A major update in Texas may open new opportunities for Medicare beneficiaries and for the brokers who support them. As of September 1, 2025, House Bill 2516 officially expands access […]
2026 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles: Key Updates for Brokers
On November 14, 2025, CMS released the official 2026 Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts, along with updated income-related adjustments for Parts B and D. […]
Major Updates to Medicare Plan Finder for 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced significant enhancements to Medicare Plan Finder (MPF) and Medicare.gov starting in Contract Year (CY) 2026. These changes are designed to […]
Important SSA Update: Paper Benefit Checks Ending September 30, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced an important change that will impact many of your clients. Beginning September 30, 2025, federal benefit payments will transition almost entirely to electronic […]
Texas Expands Telemarketing Compliance Rules: What Brokers Need to Know About SB 140
Effective September 1, 2025, the state of Texas has significantly expanded the Texas Telephone Solicitation Act (SB 140). These changes affect how businesses—including insurance agencies—conduct outreach by phone, text, or […]