The government proposed boosting payments to Medicare Advantage plans by 0.09% in 2027, below what they and their investors expected. What would it mean for enrollees?

CMS has proposed only a modest increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027, a move many insurers view as an effective ...

The upcoming changes to Medicare under the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' are poised to significantly alter the healthcare landscape for millions of Americans. With over a trillion dollars in cuts ...

Significant changes occurred in Medicare Advantage plans each of the last couple of years, and more changes are on the way in 2026. In 2024, I documented several factors that would cause higher costs ...

Policymakers are exploring reforms to address shortcomings of risk adjustment that inflate Medicare Advantage payments and ...

I’ve written before about the benefits of Medicare Advantage plans, which can include dental and vision coverage, as well as nice perks like gym memberships that I’ve used. But it turns out the plans ...

Sometimes, you can lose Medicaid coverage at age 65 as you become eligible for Medicare. This is called the Medicare cliff and can lead to changes to your benefits and coverage, as well as higher ...

Medicare offers many health insurance options, and understanding coverage options, rules, and processes is key. People who become eligible can begin considering Medicare options before turning 65.

Medicare open enrollment, which lasts until Dec. 7, provides beneficiaries the opportunity to evaluate their health care spending, including prescription costs, for 2026. Certain changes, including a ...

Dear Toni: I was hospitalized in November 2025 for a triple bypass surgery, and I plan to retire when I turn 65 in April. Last week, I talked with the office manager at my cardiologist’s office about ...