The Latest Breaking News from Medicare Advantage

The Routine Home Visit That’s Triggering Surprise Medicare Denials

A Medicare home visit is supposed to be simple, routine, and helpful—but for many seniors, it’s quietly becoming the reason their claims are being denied....

Saving Advice · Feb 22

March 31 Medicare Warning: Last Chance to Fix a Bad Advantage Plan Before Summer

Millions of seniors are discovering that the Medicare Advantage plan they picked last fall isn’t working the way they expected. The deadline to make changes...

Saving Advice · Feb 21

March Social Security Surprise: Why Some Retirees Are Seeing Smaller Deposits — And the 5 Things to Check First

Have you noticed that your Social Security deposit looked a little smaller than it did the past couple of months? Well, you’re not alone. Retirees...

Saving Advice · Feb 21

6 Medicare Cost Shifts Showing Up During February Doctor Visits

February is when a lot of people feel like their routine appointments suddenly got more expensive, even though nothing “major” happened. The biggest reason is...

Saving Advice · Feb 12

10 Medicaid Extra Benefits That Can Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs in 2026

For seniors who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (Dual Eligible), the “Extra Benefits” offered by private Medicare Advantage plans (D-SNPs) are a financial lifeline....

Saving Advice · Feb 11

8 Medicare Advantage Complaints That Keep Showing Up in Consumer Forums

If you’ve ever wandered into an online forum about Medicare Advantage, you’ve probably noticed something interesting: people aren’t just asking questions—they’re venting, warning, explaining, and occasionally rage-typing in all caps.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 7

5 Medicare Advantage Issues Seniors Are Complaining About This Winter

Winter has a way of exposing the weak spots in any health plan. Appointments pile up, travel gets harder, and “I’ll deal with it later”...

Saving Advice · Feb 5

Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care

Medicare has launched a six-year pilot program that could eventually transform access to health care for some of the millions of people across the U.S. who rely on it for their health insurance coverage.

The Conversation · Feb 4

Why Piper Sandler Thinks UnitedHealth Stock Is the Top Insurer to Buy Now

UNH stock is facing significant risk due to the Trump administration's focus on the health insurance sector.

Barchart · Jan 30

Medicare Advantage Plans Are Restoring Benefits That Paused Last Fall

November and December are often expensive months for seniors on Medicare Advantage. You may have gone to the dentist only to find your coverage was...

Saving Advice · Jan 30