A six-state pilot program will target “wasteful care” under Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says.

The standard Medicare Part A premium is jumping to $565 a month, a sharp increase that will catch some older adults and ...

Several major health systems are dropping Medicare Advantage plans in the new year. The hospitals are ending their acceptance ...

Some of 2026 changes have prompted significant concern, and experts have warned millions will lose access to health care ...

Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also ...

Savings for Part D and Advantage enrollees depend largely on which plan they’re enrolled in, as not all plans are the same.

Some Medicare enrollees may soon be able to access super-popular drugs for obesity under a voluntary model program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday. Eligible ...

Medicare: Premiums will rise about 9.7% in 2026. Get the full premium breakdown, including income-related adjustments.

Social Security beneficiaries will see their payments rise by 2.8% in January 2026, when the new cost‑of‑living adjustment ...

Most people would probably agree that Medicare is a key program for millions of retirees today. But whether you're planning ...

From a 2.8% Social Security COLA to higher Medicare premiums and new drug-price caps, here’s what’s changing in 2026 — and why the future of these programs is under pressure.

Medicare does cover skilled nursing care for up to 100 days, but only under limited circumstances, such as when you've just ...