Articles tagged with “medicare-advantage”

Medicare Part D vs. Advantage & Medicaid Managed Care Explained

Updated 2026 guide to Medicare Part D vs. Medicare Advantage drug plans, including IRA drug price negotiations, $2,000 OOP cap, and Medicaid managed care changes under the 2025 reconciliation law.

40 min read

11/7/2025

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CMS Definition of Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOs)

A comprehensive overview of the CMS definition for TPMOs, their role in the Medicare enrollment chain, and evolving regulations from CY 2023 through the CY 2027 proposed rule, including the Texas court injunction on CY 2025 compensation reforms.

95 min read

8/26/2025

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Understanding AHIP Certification for Medicare Professionals

Learn about AHIP certification, the standard for Medicare agents. Updated for 2026 with current costs, NABIP alternative, IRA impacts, and Medicare Advantage market trends.

70 min read

8/16/2025

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Medicare Policy in 2025: Analysis of P.L. 119-21

An analysis of the Medicare program in 2025, detailing the structure and the significant policy impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21).

90 min read

8/14/2025

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