The Latest Breaking News from Medicare Advantage

Free Transportation Programs Older Adults Can Request Before Medical Appointments

Missing a doctor’s appointment isn’t always about forgetting the date. For many older adults, the biggest challenge is simply getting there. Maybe you no longer...

Saving Advice · Jul 31

One in Three U.S. Communities Has No Preferred Medicare Pharmacy, and That Gap Changes What Seniors Pay

One in three U.S. ZIP code areas lacks a preferred Medicare pharmacy, a new study finds. Here is how that gap changes what seniors pay.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

A Medicare Prior Authorization Pilot Has Run in Six States Since January Without Most Patients Knowing

A CMS pilot has applied prior authorization to some Original Medicare procedures in six states since January. How to tell if it affected you.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Federal Watchdog Recovered $5.56 Billion in Healthcare Fraud and Banned 1,212 Providers from Medicare

The HHS OIG recovered $5.56 billion in healthcare fraud from October 2025 to March 2026 and banned 1,212 providers from Medicare. Here is what the report means for patients.

Medical Daily · Jul 25

What a 214,000-Person Study Reveals About Dementia Risk: Where You Live Changes What You Should Prevent First

A 214,000-person study in 14 countries finds dementia risk factors differ sharply by region. USC-led research challenges one-size-fits-all prevention approaches.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

How to Check Your Medicare Claim Status Online

Waiting for a Medicare claim to process can be frustrating, especially if you’re wondering whether a doctor’s visit, hospital stay, or medical test has been...

Saving Advice · Jul 10

Don’t Throw Away This Medicare Letter—It Could Change Your Coverage Next Year

Every fall, millions of Medicare Advantage and Part D members receive a thick envelope that looks like routine insurance paperwork. Many people set it aside...

Saving Advice · Jul 9

Medicare's New $50 GLP-1 Weight-Loss Program Just Launched: Find Out if You Qualify

Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge launched July 1, 2026. Up to 3.8M seniors may qualify for $50/month Wegovy, Zepbound, or Foundayo. Here's the eligibility breakdown.

Medical Daily · Jul 2

Medicare's New $50 Weight Loss Drug Program Starts July 1 — but the Fine Print Could Surprise You

Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge starts July 1, 2026, with $50/month copays. But there are major fine-print limitations seniors need to know before signing up. Here's what to check.

Medical Daily · Jun 25

Mental Health Is Now the Top Telehealth Diagnosis Across Every U.S. Age Group and Region New FAIR Health Data Show

FAIR Health Q1 2026 data show mental health is the top telehealth diagnosis in every U.S. age group and region, with 52.1% of patients receiving mental health diagnoses.

Medical Daily · Jun 22