Trump administration officials said programs that provide direct assistance to Americans would not be affected, such as Medicare, Social Security, student loans and food stamps. But they sometimes ...

Medicare recipients who take expensive prescriptions will get a break this year with a $2,000 cap on drug costs. The cap will reduce out-of-pocket spending for potentially millions of older ...

More mental health providers will be permitted to serve Medicare enrollees. Telehealth services are more restricted, and other changes could be in store. Medicare is big business, recently ...

As we near the turnover of administrations, Health Affairs Forefront offers a series of articles from leaders at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services offering their thoughts on the major ...

Kennedy Jr. displayed a surprising lack of familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid, the government programs responsible for covering more than 150 million Americans. At times, Mr. Kennedy seemed to ...

Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care or oral surgery for the general health of the teeth. However, Medicare may approve coverage for oral surgery in special cases. Although ...

Medicare covers insulin and a variety of antidiabetic drugs, including sulfonylureas, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. Original Medicare (parts A and B) and ...

Medigap and Medicare Advantage offer different health insurance options. Which is best for a person will depend on their particular needs. Medigap is supplemental insurance for people who have ...

If you’re age 65 years or older, you can get Medicare coverage and choose from several options: Original Medicare with or without Part D, Medicare Advantage, or Original Medicare with Medigap.

Medicare premiums and deductibles increased in 2025 from 2024 levels, with Part B premiums rising by about 6%. To get the most from your plan, it’s important to understand your out-of-pocket ...

Medigap Plans F and G have the best coverage, but Plan N is cheaper and still has good benefits. As long as a Medicare Supplement plan, also called a Medigap plan, has the same letter, it has the same ...