Five plans for 2026 are rated 2 stars, the lowest score, compared to one plan for the 2025 plan year.

MVP Health Care of Schenectady is among the local health insurers that have made changes this year to its Medicare product ...

If you’re a senior citizen on Medicare, keep a close eye on your mail. A number of health insurance companies are eliminating Medicare Advantage plans for 2026 and you may need take action to ensure ...

Medicare Open Enrollment kicks off October 15, and older adults in New York are being urged to take advantage of free, unbiased help when choosing their health and prescription drug plans.

For thousands of individuals who rely on Medicare Advantage, one of WNY’s larger health insurance providers won't include ...

Syracuse, NY — Henry Rogala thought Excellus’s upcoming rate hike must be a typo. The cost of Medicare Advantage for the 76-year-old retiree is going up 70% in 2026 — that’s $21.80 extra a month, the ...

We’ve heard from beneficiaries and brokers, now we’re hearing from insurers themselves. News 8 continues to cover nationwide ...

There's some good news on that front: Certain government agencies operate on a permanent funding basis and should continue to operate pretty much as they always do, even during a protracted shutdown.

The budget bill signed by President Trump suspended an effort to enroll more low-income older Americans in programs that assist them with rising health care costs.

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available ...