Medicare participants are offered a variety of health care options that may be confusing to navigate alone. This is especially true as the nation’s baby boomers are ...

Aetna sells plans in most states and offers a variety of plan types, but it falls short on prices and complaint rates. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

In February 2025, a rumor spread that Medicare would stop covering telehealth services — which allow patients to access health care remotely using digital technology — as of April 1 ...

The Medicare donut hole was a colloquial term for a gap in prescription drug coverage in Medicare Part D. However, as of 2025, Medicare has closed the donut hole and replaced it with a cost cap.

In Medicare, the term “managed care plans” refers to Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offered by private companies contracted by Medicare. These plans work in place of your Original Medicare ...

Medicare covers the cost of palliative care for people with serious or end stage conditions. Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving a person’s quality of life. Both Original ...

Medicare covers home hospital beds when medically necessary with a doctor’s order. Medicare Part B covers 80% of the cost, while Medicare Advantage (Part C) may cover more. A hospital bed is a ...

Get help sorting through the sea of Medicare options during the free Medicare 101 program at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Haywood County Senior Resource Center. John Chicoine, a certified ...

By Mark Miller Medicare can cover most of your health care needs when you turn 65, but it doesn’t pay for everything. And one of the most significant financial challenges to watch out for are ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Original Medicare, the federal government’s health insurance program for older adults and people with qualifying disabilities and ...

Medicare's 2.83% reimbursement reduction for 2025 poses significant financial challenges to private practice surgeons. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked with surgical practices across the U.S ...

AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance plans are insured by UnitedHealthcare and offer many options for plan types. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...