Medicare and the government shutdown The U.S. government shutdown, which started on October 1, has halted many federal services, leaving millions of Medicare beneficiaries wondering how this ...

Original Medicare, which consists of hospital insurance (Part A) and medical insurance (Part B), has premiums, deductibles, ...

Some of the changes in 2026 will include higher monthly insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs for prescription medication.

As the government shutdown enters its second month, community health centers serving low-income New Yorkers are facing a new ...

As the new head of the Medicare program, I encourage everyone with Medicare to take full advantage of this year's Open Enrollment period. This is your once-a-year opportunity to take a fresh look at ...

Millions of middle-aged Americans find themselves in the "sandwich generation," caring for aging parents while managing their ...

Key Takeaways CMS has paused most certification and survey activities during the government shutdown. Key functions like processing initial certification and change of ownership (CHOW) applications, ...

During the open enrollment period, it is extremely important that Medicare beneficiaries review their prescription coverage ...

One Michigan man says he knew it had to be a scam when someone who claimed to be from Medicare reached out during the ...

As Medicare open enrollment begins, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about pervasive scams that could ...

This typically forms the backbone of your retirement healthcare coverage, but it's far from perfect. It has six gaping holes that could snare you if you ignore them. Fortunately, the current Medicare ...

Medicare Advantage, also called Part C, is another way to receive your Medicare benefits. These plans, offered by private ...