The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMS) has officially announced which producers will require prior ...

With new costs and benefits coming to Medicare in 2026, it's time to prepare. Follow our simple 4-step checklist to review ...

The Medicare Extra Help program can save eligible retirees over $6,000 a year on prescription drug costs. See income limits, ...

Nine million community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries—about one-fifth of all beneficiaries—have serious physical or cognitive limitations and require long-term services and supports (LTSS) that are ...

Medicare can be expensive, but there are programs that can help, depending on your circumstances. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

What do I do if I don’t think I can afford my Medicare premiums? Are the unsolicited calls I’m getting from “Medicare” really offering me free medications, or is it a scam? What’s the difference ...

Organizations such as State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) can help a person choose a Medicare plan specific to their needs. Alternatively, brokers and insurance agents can offer advice.

This program, administered by each state, helps pay for Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance for individuals who meet certain income requirements. Eligibility for the ...

Enrolling in Medicare for the first time can be a daunting experience. Sometimes you just need a little help to understand your options. Luckily, there are plenty of organizations out there who can ...

If you earn more than $109,000 ($218,000 if you're married), you pay higher monthly rates for both Medicare Part B (doctor visits) and D (prescription drugs). For 2026, your costs for Medicare Parts B ...

Medicare Part A may cover short-term skilled nursing care in a nursing home if specific requirements are met, such as a qualifying hospital stay and the need for daily skilled nursing care. Medicare ...

Low-income Americans on Medicare can get assistance paying their premiums and other expenses. Several states have allowed more people to qualify. By Mark Miller Walter Wargo takes eight medications, ...