Latest Morning Briefing Stories

COBRA, Retiree Plans, VA Benefits Don’t Alleviate Need To Sign Up For Medicare

Thousands of people mistakenly think that if they have insurance, they can wait to sign up for Medicare Part B. Generally, insurance other than that provided by a current employer will not exempt them from Medicare’s strict enrollment requirements.

Health Law’s Test Kitchen For Payment Reforms Could Offer Tool For GOP Ideas

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation was charged by the health law with exploring payment reforms that could cut health care costs and possibly improve quality. But its future is hinged to whether GOP lawmakers see value in its work.