For a lot of seniors, choosing the appropriate Medicare plan can be confusing. But this tip can help you choose a fitting, ...

Through Medicare Savings Programs, low-income people with Medicare benefit from cost savings, as their premiums and, in some cases, cost-sharing, are covered through Medicaid at no cost. Information ...

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare ...

CMS just released 2016 data on the Medicare Shared Savings Program and the information proves that patience pays off, savings don't have to happen at the expense of quality, and that physician-led ...

CMS finalizes 2026 physician fee schedule, introducing two conversion factors and updates to practice expense methodology for Medicare payments.

In June 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a budget reconciliation bill titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The legislation proposes a number of administrative changes to ...

Medicare premiums are the monthly payments people make to maintain their coverage. Individuals who meet certain income and resource limits may qualify for state help with their premiums. The Medicare ...

Hello, and welcome to A Health Podicy. I'm your host, Rob Lott. The Medicare population is incredibly diverse, including, of course people aged 65 and older, as well as younger individuals with ...

There are actually several financial assistance programs that can help Medicare beneficiaries who are having a difficult time paying their out-of-pocket health care costs. Here’s what’s available, ...