What we're following

• •$90 payments are on their way to 20 million seniors A one-time $90 payment is reaching about 20 million Medicare enrollees now, so watch your mail and accounts for the rebate. Read it
• •About 71% of Medicare Advantage drug-plan members in four-star-plus coverage for 2027 New 2027 quality ratings are out, and most Medicare Advantage members are in highly rated plans — useful to check before you choose coverage. Read it
• •Woman found dead in 99-degree room at Hopkinton assisted living facility A resident was reportedly found dead in a dangerously hot room, a reminder to check on heat, cooling, and safety for loved ones in care. Read it
• •Open enrollment for 2027 coverage is coming Advocates are sharing the basics for Medicare and Marketplace open enrollment, the once-a-year window to review and change your plan. Read it
• •Des Moines nursing home death leads to negligence lawsuit A resident's death has prompted a lawsuit claiming neglect, underscoring questions families ask about the quality of nursing home care. Read it