Aetna Announces 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans

Pharma Pulse: FDA Faces Shutdown Risks, Aetna Unveils 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans, and US Maternal Mortality Remains High

This episode of Pharma Pulse covers the potential ramifications of a federal government shutdown on FDA operations, Aetna’s newly announced 2026 Medicare Advantage offerings, and new research showing maternal and child mortality rates in the US remain higher than in most high-income nations.

Aetna Announces 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans

Aetna has released the details of its Medicare Advantage plans for 2026, which focus on preventative care and drug cost savings.

Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15

Medicare Open Enrollment is here! Starting on Oct. 15, people on Medicare are able to compare their prescription drug plans and/or Medicare Advantage plans, to ensure that they are getting the best, most affordable coverage available in 2026.