MA Bid Design Fly-In: Mastering Strategy for 2026
Health Plan Alliance's two-day workshop brought together Medicare Advantage leaders from ten member organizations to explore bid strategy and supplemental benefit design for 2026. Expert-led sessions from Wakely Consulting, Deft Research, and Newton Smith Group covered critical topics including post-election policy implications, IRA impacts, benefit optimization, and future Medicare trends.
Health New England has partnered with Virta Health to provide its members with a diabetes reversal and weight loss program. Eligible members with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or weight management goals can access Virta’s digital, nutrition-based program, which supports sustainable weight loss, blood sugar control, and medication reduction. This partnership offers a cost-effective alternative to weight loss drugs and aligns with Health New England’s goal of improved community health.
