CMS will raise limits for payments to Medicare Advantage brokers for 2026. According to a notice from CMS published June 18, plans can pay brokers up to $694 for new enrollments in MA plans, and $347 ...

The Trump administration and insurers appear to have their own changes to reimbursement practices in store, with announcements expected next week — adding to funding changes outlined in Congress’ ...

Preparing for regulatory changes, investing in AI and technology and improving member experiences are among the top priorities for payer executives in the second half of 2025. Becker’s checked in with ...

Proposed changes to Medicare Advantage are unlikely to be included in a final budget deal, The Hill reported June 11. Senators had floated adding provisions of the No UPCODE Act, which targets ...

Medicare Advantage insurer Devoted Health has laid off 120 employees, a small percentage of its more than 2,000 employees. “Devoted Health’s recent workforce changes are in line with our ongoing ...

Groups representing insurers are pushing back on proposed tighter regulations on Medicare Advantage coding. Senate Republicans are considering targeted changes to Medicare Advantage as part of the ...

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has signed the Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act, which aims to overhaul the prior authorization process in the state by making prior auth requirements publicly ...

Cigna is launching a suite of AI tools designed to help members navigate their health benefits.. The new features are being rolled out in phases on Cigna’s member portal, according to a June 12 news ...

Seven payers have been included in Points of Light’s 13th annual “Civic 50 honorees,” a national standard for corporate citizenship and how companies use their time, skills and resources to drive ...

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed legislation that grants the Green Mountain Care Board new powers to manage the financial health of hospitals and insurers in the state.. The GMCB, an independent ...

Long Beach, Calif.-based Molina Healthcare will lay off 268 employees in Virginia, according to a WARN notice filed May 13. The company is closing its Richmond, Va., office effective June 30. The ...

Elevance Health’s Carelon is ceasing operations in Ireland and will lay off 300 employees in Limerick, the Irish Times reported May 28. “After carefully considering alternatives and conducting a ...