Whether you're just signing up for Medicare, considering switching plans or helping a loved one navigate Medicare health insurance, comparing supplement plans is an important part of the process.

Medicare programs and policies can change each year, which means you'll need to review all of your options before you enroll. If you're new to Medicare, the health insurance landscape can seem ...

Retirees on Medicare Advantage are missing out on crucial coverage, and their health could suffer because of it.

Medicare Part B covers many essential services, but not everything. Learn the 12 services it pays for and the 5 common costs ...

The so-called Medicare grocery card has generated widespread interest, but eligibility in 2026 remains limited. While ...

Choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage? Key changes in 2026, including new out-of-pocket limits and prior authorization rules, could change your mind.

Major health insurers saw shares plunge on Tuesday after the latest proposal from the White House on Medicare payments for ...

Nearly 53 million prior authorization requests were sent to insurers in 2024, compared with nearly 50 million in the prior year, according to KFF. Almost 8% of those requests were partially or fully ...

With appreciation for feedback from Mark Fendrick, Director of the Value-Based Insurance Design (V-BID) Center at the ...

GoodRx reports Medicare covers essential healthcare but omits services like long-term care, dental, and vision, necessitating ...

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