Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Taxpayers will send an estimated $86 billion to Medicare Advantage insurers this year to pay for ...

The amount you pay each month for Medicare, called the premium, depends on various individual factors. These factors include the coverage you choose, your income, the medications you take, and your ...

Reaching Medicare age is a big milestone, one that can feel like a payoff after years of working, paying taxes and worrying about covering the costs of health insurance. But while Medicare is a ...

Medicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.

They add that there could be changes in medical services coverage as well as deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. Experts are urging Medicare recipients to carefully research their options for next ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. On November 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...

The cost of Medicare is headed noticeably higher next year. According to the latest Medicare Trustees report, Part B monthly premiums are expected to jump from about $185 in 2025 to $206.50 in 2026 — ...