Billions of dollars in Medicare benefits are quietly left on the table every year, even as older adults juggle rising prices for groceries, gas and prescriptions. For many, the missing money is not a ...

Use them or lose them: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just proposed vacating a rule that would have alerted beneficiaries about their unused benefits Three in 10 Medicare Advantage ...

With Medicare prescription-drug benefits likely to make major formulary changes in 2026, beneficiaries who hope to minimize their costs at the pharmacy counter need to stay vigilant in the coming ...

Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Medicare Advantage has skyrocketed in popularity over the past decade, reeling in new members with ...

We're less than two weeks away from the end of the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, which means seniors on Medicare ...

It’s a good idea to review your Medicare prescription drug plan — Part D — or Medicare Advantage plan every year to make sure it fits your budget and health care needs for next year. Open enrollment, ...

When Pam O'Neill underwent a total knee replacement, her Medicare Advantage plan picked up nearly all the costs. But one aspect of her coverage surprised her. "I get $250 per quarter to spend on ...

As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending, including for Medicaid. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences. Here’s what ...