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From fake Bitcoin investments to phony Medicare enrollment offers, scammers are getting more creative as the holidays ...

As the U.S. government remains in the midst of a shutdown, many Medicare beneficiaries have been grappling with frustrating ...

With fall open enrollment season for health insurance in full swing, Pennsylvania’s attorney general is warning people to ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. I’m turning 65 in July and not receiving Social Security yet ...

Feeling overwhelmed when choosing a Medicare plan? You’re not alone. Many beneficiaries tell me they thought they knew what ...

In Medicare, online tools such as the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) help streamline the enrollment of doctors and healthcare organizations. This makes it easier for them to ...

Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially up to $50 a month — when they shop for next year’s coverage. Such drug plans are used ...

Some older adults may need help navigating Medicare’s plan options, meeting application deadlines, or understanding costs. Others might need help enrolling online or support when visiting an SSA ...

BISMARCK – As concerns grow nationwide over unfair trade practices in the Medicare marketplace, the North Dakota Insurance Department is calling attention to tactics that could limit seniors’ access ...

SmartAsset reports on Medicare preferences, revealing state-level insights on payouts, enrollment types, and health risks for ...

The Trump administration is expected to announce deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to cut prices of some weight loss ...