The director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says the changes represent a “critical first step toward a more efficient, effective and patient-first health care system.”

The CMS said beneficiaries will see simpler, more flexible plan choices and better drug coverage as part of the changes.

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Medicare Advantage gets a $13B funding boost for 2027, helping seniors manage premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and extra benefits like dental and vision, while keeping coverage more stable.

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Updated policies mean the CMS is projected to pay about 2.48 percent more to Medicare Advantage and Part D insurance plans.

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The health system claims the policy, which reduces reimbursement for some inpatient hospital stays, violates federal law and its reimbursement contract with Aetna. The insurer disagreed with Jefferson’s allegations.

The director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says the changes represent a “critical first step toward a more efficient, effective and patient-first health care system.”