The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Federal Indictment Says Medicare Patients Got Years of Eye Tests That No One Read

A federal indictment alleges Medicare patients received unnecessary eye tests from 2015 to 2023. What older patients should check on their statements.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Is an Adult Day Center Right for Your Loved One?

These facilities provide care and companionship for those with dementia or other health conditions.

Kiplinger · Jul 30

Proposals to lower health costs get broad support in battlegrounds

Voters in battleground states and congressional districts tend to voice support for proposals in Congress that would expand access to health care or lower drug costs — often irrespective of their party affiliation — according to new polling from the University of Maryland. The poll, first shared with CQ Roll Call, surveyed people in 11…

Roll Call · Jul 30

Resident-on-Resident Abuse Is Now the Most Cited Form of Nursing Home Abuse in Federal Records

Federal inspectors cited nursing homes more for resident-on-resident abuse than any other type in early 2026, a KFF Health News analysis found.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Straight to Deportation, Don't Pass 'Go'

Plus: Bodega lawsuit, Ross Douthat escapes, Anthropic book destruction, and more...

Reason · Jul 29

Approved but Not Covered: Why Medicare Patients Wait a Year for Devices Their Doctors Can Already Prescribe

FDA approval does not mean Medicare pays. Here is why the gap exists, what the proposed RAPID pathway would change, and what patients can do now.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Rehab Discharge Delayed? What 'Not Yet Medically Cleared' Really Means for Patients and Families

McConnell's physician says he is not yet cleared to leave rehab. Here is what that phrase means and what caregivers should ask about discharge.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

GLP-1 Medicare Coverage: How to Get It for $50 (And the Catch)

A new CMS program finally brings Wegovy and Zepbound within reach for seniors. But a hidden rule about your deductible could cost you thousands.

Kiplinger · Jul 29

With the Widow's Penalty, Prevention Is Better Than the Cure: A Financial Adviser Explains Why

Don't get hit with a higher tax bill just when you've lost your spouse. You can deal with it once the worst has happened, but it's far better to plan ahead.

Kiplinger · Jul 29

Trump Administration Pulls the Plug on a Medicare Subsidy That Cut Drug Premiums— Oz Says the 'Bailout' Is Over as Seniors Brace for 2027 Hikes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Tuesday it will end the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration after the 2026 plan year, ending a federal subsidy program that has helped keep prescription drug premiums lower and could result in higher costs for some seniors beginning in 2027.

Benzinga · Jul 29