Medicare and CMS announcements
Read official CMS press releases and policy announcements in the CMS newsroom. Check effective dates and whether an announcement applies to your situation.
Open the CMS newsroomNews and resource updates
Know what changed. Check the original source.
This page separates updates to our educational library from news published by the official programs. It is not a live news feed or a plan-benefit announcement.
Source-linked educationNo contact details to explore
Resource-library updates
Published September 16, 2026. These entries describe website features—not a change to your benefits.
- Website update
September 16, 2026More direct paths through the website
Topic cards and Atlas next steps lead to the relevant guide. Medicare basics and long-term care now have their own pages, and this sitemap helps you find every resource.
Browse the website directory - Website update
September 16, 2026Expanded coverage and Medicare Advantage library
Explore practical guides to VA care, TFL, CHAMPVA, prescriptions, doctors, costs and coverage choices. Search and filter the library without submitting contact information.
Search the guide library - Website update
September 16, 2026Private preparation and organization resources
Use the coverage planner and printable checklist, or review briefing and referral resources for organizations. These educational resources do not enroll anyone or request a callback.
Open tools and resources
Official program news
These links leave VeteransMedicare.org. The responsible program publishes and maintains its own announcements.
Veterans Affairs news
Follow VA’s official news and benefit information. A VA announcement is distinct from a private Medicare plan’s terms or an individual eligibility decision.
Open official VA NewsStart with your actual notice.
A plan letter, program determination or enrollment notice may contain deadlines specific to you. Compare it with the responsible source before changing coverage. Do not send personal notices or records through a public page.