Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: The trade-offs that matter most for 2026

Both plans offer healthcare coverage but differ greatly when it comes to accessing care. Learn how they work, benefits and ...

3 secrets about Medicare that experts want you to know

In a new episode of Decoding Retirement, three experts exposed some of Medicare's "dirty little secrets" — insights every ...

It’s open enrollment season, time to make Medicare or employer benefits changes

October is recognized as National Financial Planning Month (at least according to certified financial planners).

Private Medicare, Medicaid plans exaggerate in-network mental health options, watchdogs say

Companies running private Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans inaccurately list many mental health professionals as being available to treat the plans’ members, a new federal watchdog report says.

UCare, other carriers dropping Medicare Advantage Plans, leaving nearly 200K Minnesota seniors with fewer choices in 2026

Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several ...

U.S. Health Workers Recalled From Shutdown Furlough for Medicare, A.C.A. Enrollments

An estimated 3,000 employees seem to be affected. The federal agency said the return to work would occur Monday, with the ...

US Medicare agency recalls furloughed staff to support open enrollment

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will temporarily bring back furloughed staff next week to support open ...
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Dr. Mehmet Oz says Medicare enrollment unaffected by shutdown

ATLANTA - Medicare open enrollment has officially begun, and despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, officials say ...
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Medicare’s WISeR Model And The Challenge Of Low-Value Care

For now, the most reasonable stance is watchful waiting: acknowledging the real problems WISeR seeks to address, recognizing ...

Dr. Oz Warns Some Seniors May Have ‘Worse’ Medicare Experience Next Year

Half of American seniors are enrolled in traditional Medicare, meanwhile another half rely on privatized Medicare.

Don’t take Medicare, then no subsidies

When I retired from teaching at Queens College, I was pleasantly surprised to find that my out-of-pocket costs for medical ...

BBB warns consumers of Medicare open enrollment scams

As Medicare open enrollment begins, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about pervasive scams that could ...