Medicare provides health insurance to 69 million Americans. During Medicare open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec.

From gaps in coverage to having to enroll even if they don’t want to, many elements of the federal healthcare program can be ...

In 2025, Medicare beneficiaries pay $185 per month for their Part B premiums. This is up a little more than $10 over the $174.70 Part B premiums in 2024. Some high earners can pay nearly $629 per ...

Learn about the biggest Medicare changes coming in 2026, from rising premiums to new drug caps and coverage rules, so you can ...

During the Medicare annual enrollment period (AEP) for 2026 plans, you can expect changes in premiums and out-of-pocket costs ...

The Trump administration has issued new draft guidance for the third cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations. The proposals seek to boost transparency in the program and put a focus on negotiating ...

By 1990, the plan was at least nine times over the original budget as determined by the Congressional Budget Office. A bipartisan bill, The No UPCODE Act, has been proposed in the United States Senate ...

On October 31, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the physician fee schedule (PFS) final rule for calendar year (CY) ...

Medicare premiums are the monthly payments people make to maintain their coverage. Individuals who meet certain income and resource limits may qualify for state help with their premiums. The Medicare ...

Social Security 2026 COLA increase is 2.8%. Average monthly checks rise by $56 to $2,066. Married couples get about $3,208 a month. But theres a catch. The Medicare Part B premium 2026 jumps to ...

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