In a hearing this week, Republican legislators appeared open to changing the privatized Medicare program — once a GOP darling ...

The federal government pays Medicare Advantage plans rebate dollars to cover extra services, including dental, vision, hearing, and over-the-counter drugs. However, a 2024 study published by JAMA ...

Medicare Advantage enrollment transforms post-acute care, impacting home health, hospice and skilled nursing services amid evolving value-based care challenges.

Medicare, the cornerstone of health care coverage for Americans aged 65 and older, was established in 1965 to protect seniors ...

Fee-for-service Medicare's skilled nursing facility (SNF) utilization remained stable at 22.7%, unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the ...

By Nicolle Bellmore Pierse More than 34 million seniors and adults with disabilities nationwide — including over 1.4 million ...

Trying to reset its declining finances, UnitedHealth Group’s massive health insurance business will drop some Medicare ...

Medicare Advantage plans cost taxpayers $37.2 billion more than Original Medicare yet deliver similar outcomes. Researchers ...

As a lifelong resident of Auburn and a member of the Maine Senate, I appreciate Sen. Susan Collins’ strong, consistent support of Medicare Advantage. This program plays a vital role in the health and ...

Key points Medicare Advantage plans are also referred to as Medicare Part C plans or “MA plans.” Unlike the Original Medicare plan, Medicare Advantage Plans are sold by private insurance ...

Premiums for Medicare drug plans are set to increase sharply next year, due to rising costs, regulatory changes and cutbacks ...