US Health Insurance Stocks Rally After $25 Billion Federal Boost To Medicare Payments
1. Medicare reimbursement rates for 2026 will rise by 5.06%. 2. CVS Health stock rose 8% following the announcement. 3. The increase is expected to generate $25 billion in additional revenue. 4. Rate increase allows insurers to provide more services and improve profit margins. 5. Overall health insurance stocks rallied significantly after the news.