17+ hour, 24+ min ago   (752+ words) Democrats are warning that retirees might face higher premiums in 2027. Democrats are warning that ending a subsidy designed to help Americans save money in retirement could send Medicare drug premiums soaring. As the Trump administration plans to end the Medicare…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (976+ words) A small insurer's court victory could impact your Medicare options. Medicare Advantage shoppers could see a big change in plan ratings and benefits in 2027 thanks to a recent lawsuit. A small insurer successfully challenged Medicare in court over how the…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (806+ words) Patients are paying the price as hospitals drop Medicare Advantage plans. With more systems cutting ties with the plans, it's important for Medicare Advantage enrollees to be aware of the issue and to understand what options they have in this…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1144+ words) The Medicare gap could leave retirees owing thousands. Imagine a retiree receives a serious diagnosis and accumulates $200,000 in Medicare-approved Part B charges over several months. This is a hypothetical example, but the math is real: Without supplemental coverage, that person…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (722+ words) Ending a Medicare drug subsidy means some enrollees may face higher costs. As the administration announces the end of that program, it's important for affected enrollees to be prepared for the potential changes in 2027. Did you know if your air…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1034+ words) The unexpected costs faced in retirement and how to avoid them. Nearly 25% of Americans are enrolled in Medicare, and many assume it will cover the bulk of their medical expenses in retirement. But the reality is that Medicare comes with…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1075+ words) Medicare Advantage plans now face firmer approval deadlines. Medicare Advantage insurers now have less time to decide whether they will cover certain medical services. Beginning January 1, 2026, plans generally must respond to standard prior authorization requests within seven calendar days, down…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (813+ words) Medicare Advantage plan providers might trim appealing perks in 2027. Here's what you should know if you or a loved one are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. The 2027 Medicare Advantage increase for insurers adds more than $13 billion in federal spending…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (844+ words) Medical underwriting could drastically increase your Medigap costs next year. However, a recent letter from Johns Hopkins researchers published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that 2.9 million Medicare Advantage enrollees are going to lose their plans in…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1053+ words) Watch out for these Part D changes. If you're on Medicare and expect to see some wallet relief at the pharmacy in 2026, you may be disappointed. Introduced in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act reshaped Medicare's prescription drug program. It features major…...