This typically forms the backbone of your retirement healthcare coverage, but it's far from perfect. It has six gaping holes ...

As the new head of the Medicare program, I encourage everyone with Medicare to take full advantage of this year's Open Enrollment period. This is your once-a-year opportunity to take a fresh look at ...

Medicare costs are projected to rise by their highest amount in years. Here’s what to expect if you’re on Part B or Part D.

Insurance brokers offer another source of advice, although it’s important to vet them carefully. Some brokers call themselves ...

One big perk of Medicare Advantage is that these plans tend to offer supplemental benefits beyond what original Medicare ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security ‘s trust funds have moved up as rising health care costs and new legislation affecting Social Security benefits have contributed ...

With Medicare prescription-drug benefits likely to make major formulary changes in 2026, beneficiaries who hope to minimize their costs at the pharmacy counter need to stay vigilant in the coming ...

WASHINGTON — The go-broke dates for the Medicare and Social Security trust funds have moved up as rising health care costs and new legislation affecting Social Security benefits have contributed to ...

Go to Medicare.gov and get yourself enrolled — for drug coverage, look for Medicare D. Open enrollment goes until Dec. 7, and ...

Go to www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare and select “Sign up for Medicare.” Or, call 800-633-4227. Although there’s no firm deadline, Medicare recommends applying three months before you turn 65. You will ...

Bill Swick, who has a rare degenerative brain disease, has lost access to virtual speech therapy due to the federal ...