Understanding the limitations of Original Medicare is crucial for retirees to avoid unexpected expenses. While it covers ...

Medicare is an alphabet soup — and the rules can be just as confusing as the terminology. Conquer the system with this ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 15 issued a proposed rule ( that would increase Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.4% in calendar year 2026 ...

Medicare inflation rebates fail to curb rising drug prices, highlighting the need for further policy action to control costs.

As CMS sets its agenda under new leadership, there are critical opportunities to develop integrated care models for ...

These findings, published in JAMA Health Forum, could help guide future efforts to control rising healthcare costs. From 2000 to 2020, medical care prices in the U.S. rose nearly twice as fast as ...

Medicare is a cornerstone of health insurance for many Americans, yet it falls short in covering long-term care needs. This ...

If there's one expense that tends to increase among retirees, it's healthcare. Fidelity puts the average cost of it in retirement at $165,000.

The cuts to federal social safety net programs like SNAP and Medicaid have been widely reported. What do they mean for North Carolina seniors on Medicare?

Many adults approaching retirement expect that Medicare will pay for nursing care in the event of disability. It won't.

Incarceration can affect Medicare coverage for eligible beneficiaries. Learn about the Medicare coverage limitations, including how to reinstate lost coverage.

Medicare doesn't cover all senior healthcare costs and lacks some services found in employer-sponsored plans. Most people are automatically enrolled in Parts A and B upon turning 65 if they ...