We may only be one month into 2026, but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is already planning the prices for ...

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

Some retirees could see Medicare premiums rise by more than $400 a month in 2026 due to IRMAA. Here’s how it affects Social Security checks and who pays more.

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 ...

Dear Toni: In the new “Medicare &You” handbook, I cannot find what the 2026 Medicare costs and premiums will be. I would like this information because I have been diagnosed with a heart condition and ...

The monthly premium for Medicare Part B — used to pay for a retirees visit to a doctor — is projected to increase by $21.50 to $206.50 a month in 2026, according to a Medicare Trustees report from ...

(NerdWallet) – Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) believe Medicare benefits will be reduced under the current administration, according to a recent NerdWallet survey. For some, a reduction in ...

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

Most Medicare Part A enrollees do not pay a premium for hospital coverage. The costs associated with a hospital stay are increasing in 2026. A Medigap policy could help defray some of the costs ...

Although Medicare helps cover the costs of most medical services, it's essential that you still plan for out-of-pocket expenses and understand that it's not "free" health care. In this article, we' ...

Medicare Part B premiums are estimated to increase by $21.50 to $206.50 next year according to the Medicare Trustees — one of the bigger premium hikes in Medicare history. Medicare Part D prescription ...