Retirees should brace themselves for both positive and negative changes to Medicare this year.

Medicare Part B covers many essential services, but not everything. Learn the 12 services it pays for and the 5 common costs ...

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

Spending on the tests, which analyze genetic material from both people and pathogens, rose 20% year over year in 2024, the ...

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Medicare can feel like a safety net when you hit sixty-five. Most people think they can simply sign up whenever it feels ...

A 10% jump in insurance premiums impacts the 2.8% Social Security cost‑of‑living adjustment — and a new IRS requirement ...

Older workers changing jobs after 65 face Medicare enrollment pitfalls. Learn about Special Enrollment Periods, avoiding gaps ...

Dear Savvy Senior, To avoid any future health care surprises, can you tell me what original Medicare doesn’t cover in 2026? — ...

Lower prices from the third round of talks among Medicare and manufacturers will be announced in the fall but won’t go into ...

The Trump administration kicked off another round of Medicare drug price negotiations, while Kaiser Permanente agrees to pay ...

In 2025, the standard monthly Medicare Part B premium was $185, but this year, it's $202.90. Not only is that a notable ...