Medicare Advantage plans in 2026 face significant updates, including new referral requirements, service area reductions, and lower average premiums. Federal reforms will cut prices for select ...

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will ...

Based on our experiences working with Medicare beneficiaries, the information people want or need to make informed decisions is often scattered or incomplete, making plan comparisons based on ...

Medicare’s market for Part D plans has shifted in response to growing enrollment in private Medicare Advantage plans, and the number of stand-alone prescription drug plans available to original ...

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ll be 65 in a few months and could sure use some help sorting through all the confusing Medicare options that are available to me. Where can I get help with my ...

Choosing between Medicare, Medigap, employer coverage, or ACA plans can feel overwhelming, but understanding the trade-offs can save you money and stress. Your best option depends on your health needs ...

Brokers who sell Medicare Advantage plans may not be telling consumers about all of the plans available, according to a new Urban Institute report. Brokers, who are paid by insurers, may be ...

Discover the top Medigap insurance providers, including AARP/UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, and State Farm. Compare plans for ...

Since the mid-2000s, the Medicare system has dramatically transformed. Enrollment in Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to the traditional Medicare program administered by the government – ...

(THE CONVERSATION) The 67 million Americans eligible for Medicare make an important decision every fall: Should they make changes in their Medicare health insurance plans for the next calendar year?

Editor’s note: This report has been updated to clarify those behind the policy proposal. A coalition of former congressional staffers and federal health leaders is putting forward a health care policy ...