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Daily Briefing — Friday, November 13, 2026

New Medicare rules put thousands more at risk of losing coverage

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New Medicare rules put thousands more at risk of losing coverage

Good morning. Today's big worry is coverage. Advocates report that thousands more Medicare beneficiaries could lose their coverage under new rules (13). In Juneau, local coverage may be at risk too (2). And in Newbern, one woman was turned away when she sought state help paying her Medicare Part B costs (3). If you or someone you love is on Medicare, it's a good time to check your status.

There is also movement in Washington. Federal officials extended a six-month pause on new home health and hospice providers joining Medicare (4, 5). Lawmakers introduced bills to test skilled nursing care at home (14, 25) and 62 groups urged Congress to pass four Medicare reforms (7).

With open enrollment underway, Pennsylvania launched an e-hotline to report Medicare fraud (17), and one senator urged people to leave Medicare Advantage plans that aren't serving them well (21).

Zoom out: As open enrollment runs, the headlines point to one question for older Americans: will your Medicare coverage still be there, and who is fighting to protect it.

What we're following

  • Thousands more at risk of losing Medicare coverage Advocates warn that many more beneficiaries could lose coverage, a direct threat to the care and security older adults count on every day. Read it
  • New Medicare rules may threaten Juneau residents' coverage The report says some local residents could see their coverage put at risk, showing how national rule changes land in real communities. Read it
  • Medicare extends home health and hospice moratorium Officials extended a six-month pause on new providers joining, which can shape who is available to deliver care at home (also 5). Read it
  • 62 groups urge Congress to advance Medicare reforms A large coalition is pressing lawmakers to pass four reforms, signaling broad pressure to change how Medicare works. Read it
  • New bill would test skilled nursing care at home Proposed legislation would create a Medicare pilot for skilled nursing at home, which could expand options for people who prefer to stay put (also 25). Read it

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