Reassess your plan regularly. Premiums can increase after you enroll, plan availability can change or you may find a better deal. Reviewing your options annually (especially during open enrollment ...

Knowing how Medicare is evolving and which benefits you can rely on will help you focus on whether Original Medicare or a particular Medicare Advantage plan will serve you best. Medical costs are ...

Medicare's proposed doctor fee schedule for next year includes a base rate hike of 2.5 percent. However, its efficiency ...

Major physician groups and specialists commented in droves that regulators missed the mark on the Medicare physician fee ...

You'll receive your "Welcome to Medicare" packet through the mail either just before or just after you become eligible. Read more.

Medicare, a vital healthcare program for older Americans, faces unprecedented changes under the 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' ...

Medicare is delaying a Biden-era rule that would have made Medicare Advantage plans notify members about their unused ...

On July 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the calendar year (CY) 2026 physician fee schedule (PFS) proposed rule, which in pertinent part proposes several changes ...

Generally, you’re eligible for Medicare when you turn 65 years old. But you can also get Medicare earlier if you’ve been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for a period of 2 years.

If you have legal blindness, you may qualify for early Medicare enrollment. Original Medicare covers some vision care, while Advantage plans may offer additional coverage options. Part D can cover ...

The proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule released in early July would update the PFS conversion factor from $32.3465 to $33.5875 for qualifying alternative payment model (APM) participants ...