A recent government report found more Medicare patients going against medical advice.What are the implications for insurance?

For most beneficiaries, the government pays a substantial portion — about 75% — of the Part B premium, and the beneficiary ...

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Annual changes in Medicare rules, costs and benefits can be challenging, but for the more than 68 million Americans 65 and ...

Democratic governors from 14 states and Guam have launched a new public health alliance. They say the group will coordinate ...

Major insurers, including Aetna CVS Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, are reducing their 2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) offerings. Small insurers that specialize in certain markets ...

Considering changes to Medicare that are beginning in 2025 is important when weighing your insurance options during open enrollment. Here are four scenarios showing how people may be affected and who ...

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The law of supply and demand dictates that when competition is scarce, prices will inevitably skyrocket. In the health care realm, this often means that patients facing high drug costs are often ...

Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles are expected to soar next year. The steep increase is due to several factors, including higher utilization of Part B services. Some retirees may be able to ...

Plus: IRS will stay open during the shutdown (for a little while), installment agreements, retirement, the difference between ...

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it’s over $550. I currently have more than ...