Medicare costs are projected to rise by their highest amount in years. Here’s what to expect if you’re on Part B or Part D.

Although Medicare helps cover the costs of most medical services, it's essential that you still plan for out-of-pocket expenses and understand that it's not truly "free" health care. In this ...

CMS provided the new updates ahead of the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, scheduled from October 15, 2025, to ...

During the Medicare annual enrollment period (AEP) for 2026 plans, you can expect changes in premiums and out-of-pocket costs ...

Retirees expect Medicare to provide the health benefits they need when they need them. Unfortunately, hidden Medicare costs ...

Medicare Advantage is an alternative to original Medicare that typically includes drug coverage. Medicare Advantage plans ...

One drawback of Medicare Advantage over original Medicare is that plan participants are typically limited to a specific provider network. Going outside of your plan's network could mean getting less ...

Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially up to $50 a month — when they shop for next year’s coverage. Such drug plans are used ...

Social Security 2026 COLA increase is 2.8%. Average monthly checks rise by $56 to $2,066. Married couples get about $3,208 a ...

Medicare premiums are the monthly payments people make to maintain their coverage. Individuals who meet certain income and resource limits may qualify for state help with their premiums. The Medicare ...