13+ hour, 34+ min ago  (1198+ words) March 20, 2026, 1:14 PM 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 in Rhinebeck to the Bronx with virtually…...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago  (1648+ words) March 5, 2026, 7:00 PM Medicare and Medicaid are two separate but related government-funded health insurance programs. They were established in 1965 to provide health insurance coverage for individuals who can't afford to pay for it out of pocket. Over the ensuing six decades,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (825+ words) March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM Medicare Advantage plans are known for offering extra benefits beyond what original Medicare offers, and one such benefit gaining popularity is the Medicare Part B giveback, sometimes called the "premium reduction" or "money back" benefit. This benefit can…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1406+ words) December 9, 2025, 7:00 PM The alphabet soup of Medicare " multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N " can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this guide, we break down each part of…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1709+ words) March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM Routine annual changes to Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, combined with sweeping federal spending cuts, mean that 2026 has developed into a turbulent year for the health insurance industry. The new plan year has brought "a lot of disruption,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1038+ words) NEWS ALERT: Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct February 8, 2026, 7:00 PM In a landscape where health care choices are complex, selecting the right Medicare supplemental plan is an important decision. From coverage options to cost factors, learn everything…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1277+ words) February 12, 2026, 7:00 PM If you're over 65, you qualify for Medicare, a federally funded program that also covers those under 65 with certain disabilities. Medicaid is a state-administered federal health insurance program for low-income individuals. For the millions of people who qualify for…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1307+ words) February 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Does Medicaid cover in-home care? Yes, Medicaid covers care so seniors can age in place. In fact, according to Medicaid.gov, more than 86% of long-term support beneficiaries received care in their own homes, rather than in a senior…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1124+ words) January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM A Medicare broker and agent can sift through myriad health insurance plans to help you find the best one for your needs. Read on to learn more about what Medicare brokers and agents do, if you should use…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1017+ words) January 29, 2026, 7:00 PM If you get sick or injured and need hospital care, which can cost thousands of dollars, would you be able to afford it? For many seniors on Medicare, it may be a challenge, according to a recent study…...