With less than one month remaining in Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, KFF examines Medicare Advantage plan offerings, benefits and premiums. Our first analysis finds that the average Medicare beneficiary can choose among 34 Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage, which is two fewer than last year. A companion piece provides an overview of premiums and benefits in Medicare Advantage plans for 2025 and key trends over time.
“While Medicaid did not receive a lot of attention directly during the campaign, if Social Security and Medicare cuts are largely off the table, Medicaid spending reductions are left as a likely source of funding to help pay for tax cuts... With support of Congress, Trump could enact foundational changes to the program that serves 1 in 5 Americans and is the primary payer for long-term care in in the United States.” Read more.
Robin Rudowitz
Vice President Director for Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured
As federal health scientists await a potential takeover by RFK Jr. and other medical skeptics in the second Trump administration, some are preparing résumés or retirement papers.
The latest Health Misinformation Monitor addresses rising distrust in food safety, shifts in social media content moderation, and the trend of self-diagnosis and treatment based on social media videos.
After the fall of “Roe v. Wade,” thousands of out-of-state patients traveled to Maryland for abortion care. The state is trying to diversify who can offer that care. Providers in the first training class say their new skills are especially needed in rural areas.
Last week, 79% correctly answered that measures to protect abortion rights passed in 7 in 10 states that voted on such measures.
What percentage of all Medicare Advantage plans with Part D prescription drug coverage (MA-PDs) will charge no premium (other than the Part B premium) in 2025?
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