Medicare Advantage Payment Increases in 2026 – What the Latest Policy Update Shows

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is shaking things up again—this time with finalized policies for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Prescription Drug Programs for 2026. If you’re a Medicare enrollee, work in healthcare, or invest in the industry, these updates are more than just fine print. They mark a major shift … Read more

Medicare Advantage Payments to See Major Increase in 2026 – Exceeding Original Projections

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Big shakeup in the Medicare world—payments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are getting a major upgrade in 2026. And we’re not talking about a minor tweak. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially locked in a 5.06% average payment increase, more than double the 2.23% initially floated in January. That’s a multibillion-dollar … Read more