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 ...

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

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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

Medicare open enrollment, which lasts until Dec. 7, lets beneficiaries change their health coverage for 2026. During this time, beneficiaries may switch from original Medicare to Medicare Advantage or ...

Thousands of Minnesotans recently learned that their Medicare Advantage plans are being discontinued for 2026. If you’re one of them, don’t panic. Your Medicare coverage isn’t going away, but you will ...

Five-star Medicare Advantage plans represent the highest quality level in private Medicare coverage. However, only a handful of plans received this mark in 2025. To improve transparency and ensure ...

Toni: I have been reading your Medicare column, and now I need your Medicare help. I am retiring when I turn 65 in April. I was hospitalized in November of 2025 with a triple bypass surgery.