“What people don't understand about Medicare Advantage plans is that these are network-based plans, meaning, if you have four ...

Medicare enrollees have the flexibility to change their coverage as their health and financial needs evolve. If you’re considering switching from Medicare Advantage (Part C) to a Medicare supplement ...

There are a range of reform options for policy makers to consider—both at the state and federal level—to improve coverage and ...

Original Medicare, which includes Part A for hospital coverage and Part B for medical services, forms the backbone of health ...

Virginia introduces a new Medicare enrollment rule tied to birthdays, giving beneficiaries new opportunities to adjust ...

The Milliman 2025 Retiree Health Cost Index reveals that a 65-year-old couple may need up to $388,000 for medical expenses in ...

Although Medicare eligibility generally begins at 65, you don't have to wait until you turn 65 to sign up. Your initial ...

UnitedHealthcare says it plans to drop Medicare Advantage plans that currently serve over 600,000 users, becoming the latest ...

While it is technically possible for some seniors to avoid paying for Medicare Part B, it's rarely the best long-term ...

There’s no doubt Medicare is popular among older Americans: In a 2024 Gallup poll, 87% of adults over 65 believe the federal health insurance program will be important or extremely important to them ...

The Medigap open enrollment period (OEP) is your first opportunity to enroll in a Medigap plan. During the Medigap OEP, you cannot be denied Medigap coverage due to a preexisting health condition.

Compared with traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans are, on average, paid more by the taxpayer-funded Medicare system for covering each enrollee. Advantage plans also have more flexibility to ...