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2027 CMS Medicare Final Rule: What Agents Need to Know
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Mike Smith and Josh Slattery break down the key updates from the 2027 CMS Medicare Final Rule and what it means for agent partners.
One of the biggest headlines is the rate increase for Medicare Advantage plans, rising from 0.9% to 2.48%, which injects approximately $13 billion into the system. While this funding boost is significant, it will likely influence product design, including potential reductions in certain non-essential supplemental benefits.
The discussion also highlights the codification of the Inflation Reduction Act provision that caps…
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