Thanks to President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, a Biden-era plan to expand access to Medicare assistance has been pushed back to 2034. (1) The plan, which was finalized in 2023, was created to boost ...

There are actually several financial assistance programs that can help Medicare beneficiaries who are having a difficult time paying their out-of-pocket health care costs. Here’s what’s available, ...

Turning 65 can be daunting in more ways than one. For many North Carolinians, the weeks before their birthday are accompanied by a deluge of advertisements and mailings for various Medicare plans. The ...

CMS expands Extra Help program for savings on Medicare Part D premiums and cost-sharing Expansion eligibility for the full low-income subsidy-benefit arrives as many are losing Medicaid coverage in ...

It’s a good idea to review your Medicare prescription drug plan — Part D — or Medicare Advantage plan every year to make sure it fits your budget and health care needs for next year. Open enrollment, ...

A lesser-known impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is the loss of vital prescription drug assistance for millions of low-income Medicare beneficiaries. The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program – also ...

If these numbers worry you, it’s important to know what those expenses are so you can take steps to get ready and have the funds to pay when the time comes.

Near low-income Medicare beneficiaries experience significant affordability challenges, facing higher financial burdens and medical debt compared to other income groups. Despite similar health status ...

October 15, 2025 marked the opening of the Medicare Enrollment period. Medicare healthcare options change every year. So, as we do every year, MidPoint hosted our friends from FLORIDA SHINE, which ...

A Lancaster County Office of Aging program is offering help with Medicare enrollment at locations across the county. The office’s PA MEDI program, which provides assistance with Medicare, Medicaid and ...