The Medicare Open Enrollment deadline is Dec. 7. A new study reveals huge state-by-state differences in plan choices. See the ...

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The FAQ below answers common questions about Medicare Advantage to help you evaluate which plan best fits your needs. 1. Can ...

Most Medicare plans, including Original Medicare (Parts A and B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), and prescription drug (Part D) plans, typically renew automatically each year. You may need to re-enroll ...

America's seniors will pay more for their health care in the new year, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that premiums for its Part B plan will increase by about 6% ...

In March 2023, a number of ads online claimed a "Grocery Benefit Program" or "Healthy Foods Allowance" would allow seniors to receive money each month for groceries, often by using a Medicare program.

One of the questions I am asked most often is, “Why do I need Medicare if I already have lifetime health insurance coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program?” For some retirees, the ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers preventive services to help assess your fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also cover fall prevention programs. As we age, natural changes ...

For millions of Americans, including federal employees and annuitants, Social Security and Medicare represent foundational pillars of retirement, providing financial support and health care coverage.

Medicare covers a range of preventive services under Part B. Eligible beneficiaries often have no out-of-pocket costs for these services. Preventive care refers to services designed to prevent illness ...

In the new Medicare & You Handbook that I received about a month ago, I cannot find what the 2026 Medicare costs and premiums will be. I would ...

Federal employees enrolled in the civil service retirement system (CSRS) may be eligible for Medicare and federal employee health benefits (FEHB) if they paid Medicare taxes. The CSRS is a federal ...