Health insurance stocks took a beating last week after the Trump Administration announced a near-freeze in government payments for Medicare Advantage plans. It’s an election year, politicians need ...

Health insurers saw shares plunge on Tuesday on the latest proposals for Medicare. The Trump administration proposed holding Medicare Advantage payments roughly flat in 2027. UnitedHealth CEO says the ...

Dear Savvy Senior: To avoid any future health care surprises, can you tell me what original Medicare doesn’t cover in 2026? — New Beneficiary Dear New Beneficiary: It a great question. While original ...

Many federal retirees wonder whether their Federal Employees Health Benefits coverage changes when they become eligible for Medicare at age 65. One of the most common concerns is whether FEHB reduces ...

Some Medicare enrollees may soon be able to access super-popular drugs for obesity under a voluntary model program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday. Eligible ...

Robocalls often aim to make money from you, either through scams or questionable business pitches. A common scam involves callers posing as a benefits company to get your Medicare number. Scammers may ...

A 100% service-connected disabled veteran receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs said he pays nothing for his medical care, dental, vision or prescriptions. So when he got his ...

Most Medicare Part A enrollees do not pay a premium for hospital coverage. The costs associated with a hospital stay are increasing in 2026. A Medigap policy could help defray some of the costs ...

Medicare open enrollment, which lasts until Dec. 7, provides beneficiaries the opportunity to evaluate their health care spending, including prescription costs, for 2026. Certain changes, including a ...

Medicare Part B covers outpatient care. The cost of Part B is increasing substantially in 2026. For seniors on Social Security, that increase will eat into their upcoming cost-of-living adjustment.

Shakeups paint a mixed picture for Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, while premiums and deductibles for Medicare Part B are set to increase next year. Many, or all, of the products ...

The Trump administration has negotiated lower prices for 15 widely used medications covered by Medicare, with the federal government saying the effort will cut spending on those drugs by 44%, or about ...