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Medicare news, cost updates, enrollment guidance, and practical insights.

May 7, 2026

Clear Spring Health Is Exiting Medicare Advantage. Here's What Members Need to Do Before May 31.

Clear Spring Health is shutting down its Medicare Advantage plans effective May 31, 2026. If you're a member, you have a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. Here's what's happening, what your options are, and the deadlines that matter.

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January 15, 2026

2026 Medicare Costs: What Changed and What It Means

A plain-language breakdown of the 2026 Medicare costs. Part B premiums, Part A deductibles, IRMAA brackets, and the Part D out-of-pocket cap.

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