Congress quietly changes Medicare coverage rules affecting millions

Medicare provides coverage for millions of seniors. A recent rule change could affect those with benefits.

Medicare is making a major change to expand coverage as early as April

The program may soon provide broader coverage to improve retirees' health.

Medicare Options at a Glance: Advantage, Part A/B, and Supplemental Coverage Explained for Eligible Adults

Medicare can appear complex because of the multiple components and enrollment timelines”— Dan Burghardt METAIRIE, LA, ...

3 Medicare Part A and B Differences That Surprise Most New Retirees

Not sure how Medicare works? Here are the key differences between Parts A and B, including what they cover and how they ...

I Used to Think Medicare Advantage Was the Best Healthcare Option in Retirement. Here's Why I've Changed My Mind.

While these plans have their perks, there are some serious drawbacks to know about.

Higher Premiums, Medicare Updates: Health Care Changes To Expect in 2026

Higher costs and major shifts in ACA coverage and Medicare will affect healthcare and health insurance affordability.

Switching to original Medicare from a Medicare Advantage plan? Be aware of Medigap plan refusals

It’s open enrollment season for Medicare Advantage, when people can sign up for a new plan or switch to original Medicare ...

Medicare Advantage Plan Exits Impact 1 In 10 Seniors With Drug Coverage

Medicare Advantage insurers leaving certain markets affected more than 1 in 10 Americans enrolled in such plans with prescription drug coverage, a KFF analysis shows.

This Medicare Enrollment Mistake Could Cost You for Years

One simple blunder could drive up your premium costs for life.

The Medicare Enrollment Mistake That Costs New Retirees $5,000+ in Their First Year

Missing a single Medicare enrollment window can cost a new retiree more than $5,000 in their first year of coverage. The ...
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Vermonters adjust to a health care landscape without Medicare Advantage

For some, the transition has been relatively smooth. For others, the accumulation of many disparate costs is smothering.
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In Switching to Original Medicare, Beware of Medigap Plan Refusals

Open enrollment season lasts until March 31 for people enrolled in Medicare Advantage who want to switch to original Medicare, but there’s a potential hitch.