The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

When to Expect Your First Social Security Check of 2026

Social Security payments to retirees reflecting the 2.8% COLA will start arriving January 14.

Kiplinger · Jan 10, 2024

Do I really need supplemental insurance (Medigap) with Medicare?

Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, can fill some potentially pricey “gaps” in Medicare Part A and Part B

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Federal fix for rural hospitals gets few takers so far

Just 18 facilities were converted into Rural Emergency Hospitals so far. Advocates and lawmakers say tweaks to the law are needed to widen the reach and keep health care in rural communities.

WEKU · Jan 10, 2024

The number of Canberra clinics offering bulk-billing to everyone drops

There has been a dramatic drop in bulk-billing across the nation.

The Canberra Times · Jan 7, 2024

Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

As the private plans’ share of the Medicare patient pie has ballooned to 30.8 million people, so too have concerns about the insurers’ aggressive sales tactics and misleading coverage claims.

Fortune · Jan 6, 2024

Why Medicare Advantage Plans Continue To Deny Life-saving Ventilators To ALS Patients

Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS is an incurable disease that progressively weakens the muscles, robbing patients of voluntary movements like walking or talking. As the disease advances, many patients need a ventilator to breathe.

International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024

Carepool Is The Aging Population's Source For Medical Ride-Share Services

Founded in 2018 by Josh Massey, Carepool was born from the need to assist seniors and people with disabilities.

International Business Times · Jan 4, 2024

Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on the economy

GOP presidential hopefuls know that the economy is an important issue — if not the top issue — for voters. That means it's a big talker on the campaign trail and a focus area for winning votes.

WEKU · Jan 4, 2024

Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

As enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines.

WEKU · Jan 3, 2024

Insulin Now Available for $35 a Month for Many Americans

Insulin price caps from Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi take effect this month.

Kiplinger · Jan 3, 2024