The explosion Medicare Advantage special needs plan enrollment reached 21% in 2025, driven by targeted care for chronic and dual-eligible members.

But this feature of Medicare-for-all isn’t just a political obstacle for progressives. It also raises a more fundamental question: If most people are happy with their coverage, why should the ...

Getting the most out of Medicare requires regular reevaluation and carefully balancing risks with costs, experts say.

During the Great Recession, artist Jeannie Friedman was hit hard. "I was always very self-sufficient financially," she says. "I lost my savings and my house and moved from upstate New York ...

A new analysis led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that out-of-pockets caps on ...

Some ads are claiming seniors on Medicare can get a food card for groceries. The VERIFY team looked into where those benefits actually come from and who may qualify.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments by May 11 on its proposed revisions to data reporting requirements for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, according to a Paperwork ...

A new AARP report reveals long-term care costs have surged.

As the calendar turns to March 2026, the debate over the future of the nation's two most critical safety nets has taken on a new level of urgency. For years, financial experts h ...

Medicare Advantage overpayments are driving up Part B premiums and reducing Social Security benefits for all beneficiaries, a new report finds.

Medicare Part D changes in 2026 include a $2,100 cap, payment plan rules, prior authorization updates, and new pricing shifts ...

In 2026, higher costs along with major shifts in Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage and Medicare will affect health care and health insurance affordability. Here, GoodRx, a platform for medication ...