Worried about skyrocketing prescription drug costs? Medicare's new spending cap is bringing welcome relief to seniors, with ...

Tom was not concerned — after all, the 65-year-old had gotten Medicare Advantage earlier that year. Like millions, Tom ...

A new study reveals that Medigap protection laws significantly affect Medicare plan choices for older adults diagnosed with cancer. Patients in certain states were far more likely to switch from ...

Medicare Advantage plans typically cover medical expenses incurred near where you live as well as emergency or urgent care nationwide. But some also provide benefits when traveling domestically or pay ...

It's possible that you might be required to pay more for Medicare than you expect. Here is how to avoid that trap.

But our next guest says that some retirees may be caught off guard by an unexpected charge showing up on their Medicare bill ...

U.S. Senate considering cuts to public health programs rural hospitals depend on to care for aging, sick rural residents.

House Republicans’ budget reconciliation legislation would take away health coverage and food assistance from many millions ...

A few years ago, a student in my history of public health course asked why her mother couldn't afford insulin without ...

Policy makers should modernize Medicare payment policy and require direct billing by nurse practitioners and physician ...

Reaching Medicare age is a big milestone, one that can feel like a payoff after years of working, paying taxes and worrying about covering the costs of health insurance. But while Medicare is a ...

Medicare calculates premiums based on income brackets or how long you’ve worked and paid taxes in the United States. The exact mechanism depends on the specific Medicare plan or part providing ...