Monitoring the evolving Medicare market: Essential insights for plan sponsors
With the April 6 release of the CMS Final Notice on payment terms for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, plan sponsors and insurers now have greater clarity on how government funding policies may shape the 2027 MA market. The Notice also offers an early look at potential changes to Part D coverage tied to the Inflation Reduction Act.
Watch this on-demand webinar for an in-depth discussion of how the Final Notice may impact group and individual MA and Part D plans, as well as the 35 million individuals enrolled in these programs.
Topics Covered
Final payment terms: How did MA payment terms change in the Final Notice compared to the Advance Notice from January which essentially held MA payments flat for 2027?
CMS funding versus claim trend: Will final MA payment changes be sufficient for MA insurers to stay ahead of rising claim costs? If not, how will insurers revise their plan terms to balance member appeal with investor expectations?
Part D changes: What does the Final Notice tell us about the ongoing changes to Part D driven by the Inflation Reduction Act? How might these changes affect the 2027 Part D National Average Bid (used to determine CMS Part D subsidies) expected in late July?
Group versus individual plans: How will these changes affect group post-65 MA and Part D plans compared to individual market plans? Learn how the upcoming WTW 2027 survey on MA and MAPD plan premium rates will help arm employers with market data on their plan costs.
This webinar provides timely insights for organizations sponsoring group post-65 plans, helping them navigate the political, regulatory, and economic factors influencing retiree healthcare programs.
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