This Benefits Administration Letter (BAL) provides information on significant Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) plan changes for 2026.
On Friday, November 21, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) final rule, which includes payment changes for radiation therapy services effective January 1, 2026. CMS clearly heard ASTRO’s concerns about its proposed payment rates for the revised radiation treatment delivery codes because it ...
Given the significant changes in the Part D benefit in 2025, CMS is conducting a voluntary demonstration that provides additional premium stabilization and narrowed risk corridors for participating PDPs in CY 2025.
Changes at the Department of Education, November 2025 On Nov. 18, the U.S. Department of Education announced major interagency agreements that will shift significant portions of its offices to other federal departments. This move, part of a broader vision to “return education to the states,” as outlined in Project 2025, represents a dramatic reorganization of how federal education programs ...
The CY 2026 monthly premiums for TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Retired Reserve, and TRICARE Young Adult and the quarterly premiums for Continued Health Care Benefit Program will be posted to the tricare.mil/changes webpage once announced.
To accelerate access to affordable, equitable healthcare through financial assistance, advocacy, and education. We envision a future where equitable, accessible healthcare is a reality for all. I. Overview of Part D and Changes Due to Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) II.
The Medical Policy Update Bulletin was developed to share important information regarding changes to our Medical Policies and Medical Benefit Drug Policies. When information in this bulletin conflicts with applicable state and/or federal law, UnitedHealthcare follows such applicable federal and/or state law.
