Before I enroll in Medicare, I want to be sure I am asking the right questions, not just filling out forms. These six checks ...

How a coordinated care team and other support can help you manage chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

Medicare Part D covers prescription drug costs. Private insurance companies administer these plans. Medicare requires people older than 65 years of age to have some form of creditable drug coverage.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking information related to dual-eligible enrollment in Medicare Advantage institutional ...

Smart Medigap Plans, a Texas-based Medicare insurance agency, has expanded its service offerings to address the increasing demand for personalized Medicare guidance as approximately 10,000 Americans ...

Most people enrolling in Medicare don't pay a monthly premium for Part A because they (or their spouse) worked and paid Medicare payroll taxes for at least 40 quarters (about 10 ye ...

These aren’t minor fees, either. Here are Medicare mistakes that can threaten your retirement security. With Medicare Part A, the late enrollment penalty can add an additional 10% to your monthly ...

According to a CMS report, state agencies deemed roughly 1.46 million people eligible for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program in October. That includes people who are newly eligible ...

The federal government spends a substantial and increasing amount of potentially duplicative funds for people enrolled in both the Medicare Advantage program and the Veterans Healthcare System, ...

Options for Medicare and Medicaid Dual Coverage People who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits are referred to as dual eligible. A person may have partial or full dual eligibility.