Biden-Harris Administration Announces Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Proposals that Aim to Improve Care and Access for Enrollees
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing actions in the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D prescription drug programs to continue to strengthen protections and access to care for people with Medicare. The Contract Year (CY) 2026 MA and Part D proposed rule aims to hold MA and Part D plans more accountable for delivering high-quality coverage so that people with Medicare are connected to the care they need when they need it.
On November 8, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and the 2025 Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts.
Medicare Part B Premium and Deductible
Medicare Part B covers physicians’ services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, durable medical equipment, and certain other medical and health services not covered by Medicare Part A.
Every month for years now, the Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has published a monthly press release with a breakout of total Medicare, Medicaid & CHIP enrollment; the most recent one was posted in late February, and ran through November 2022.
Every month for years now, the Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has published a monthly press release with a breakout of total Medicare, Medicaid & CHIP enrollment; the most recent one was posted in late February, and ran through November 2022.
In July 2024, 79,560,396 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, a decrease of 403,074 individuals (0.5%) from June 2024.
72,429,055 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid in July 2024, a decrease of 441,475 individuals (0.6%) from June 2024.
7,131,341 individuals were enrolled in CHIP in July 2024, an increase of 38,401 individuals (0.5%) from June 2024.
As of July 2024, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP has decreased by 14,455,287 individuals (15.4%) since March 2023, the final month of the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.
Medicaid enrollment has decreased by 14,440,102 individuals (16.6%).
CHIP enrollment has decreased by 15,185 individuals (0.2%).
Between February 2020 and March 2023, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP increased by 23,109,188 individuals (32.6%) to 94,015,683.
Medicaid enrollment increased by 22,819,861 individuals (35.6%).
CHIP enrollment increased by 289,327 individuals (4.2%).
In June 2024, 79,963,470 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, a decrease of 851,310 individuals (1.1%) from May 2024.
72,870,530 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid in June 2024, a decrease of 838,377 individuals (1.1%) from May 2024.
7,092,940 individuals were enrolled in CHIP in June 2024, a decrease of 12,933 individuals (0.2%) from May 2024.
As of June 2024, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP has decreased by 13,943,010 individuals (14.8%) since March 2023, the final month of the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.
Medicaid enrollment has decreased by 13,860,029 individuals (16.0%).
CHIP enrollment has decreased by 82,981 individuals (1.2%).
Between February 2020 and March 2023, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP increased by 22,999,985 individuals (32.4%) to 93,906,480.
Medicaid enrollment increased by 22,681,263 individuals (35.4%).
CHIP enrollment increased by 318,722 individuals (4.6%).
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Tuesday proposed a major new initiative: expanding Medicare to cover the cost of long-term care at home.
Such a plan could mean the option of staying at home, rather than in a nursing facility, for the millions of seniors and people with disabilities who need help with the daily tasks of life.
It could also mean physical and financial relief ― and new opportunities for school or work outside the home ― for the millions of working-age Americans who today provide so much of that care on their own without much in the way of outside assistance.
If the proposed legislation is enacted, such a program would represent a substantial boost in federal support for caregiving and, by any measure, one of the largest one-time increases in American history.
Statement from President Joe Biden on Lower Prescription Drug Prices
For too long, millions of Americans have faced the impossible choice of paying for their prescription drugs or being able to afford other basic needs. While Big Pharma made record profits, Americans footed the bill for the industry’s price hikes. Not anymore. Thanks to my Inflation Reduction Act, companies that increase the price of prescription drugs faster than inflation now must provide a rebate to Medicare.
In May 2024, 80,855,947 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, a decrease of 840,795 individuals (1.0%) from April 2024.
73,793,274 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid in May 2024, a decrease of 846,948 individuals (1.1%) from April 2024.
7,062,673 individuals were enrolled in CHIP in May 2024, an increase of 6,153 individuals (0.1%) from April 2024.
As of May 2024, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP has decreased by 13,012,059 individuals (13.9%) since March 2023, the final month of the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.
Medicaid enrollment has decreased by 12,937,285 individuals (14.9%).
CHIP enrollment has decreased by 74,774 individuals (1.0%).
Between February 2020 and March 2023, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP increased by 23,023,434 individuals (32.5%) to 93,868,006.
Medicaid enrollment increased by 22,681,263 individuals (35.4%).
CHIP enrollment increased by 342,171 individuals (5.0%)
Every month for years now, the Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has published a monthly press release with a breakout of total Medicare, Medicaid & CHIP enrollment; the most recent one was posted in late February, and ran through November 2022.
