The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

The Medicare Grocery Benefit Cutback: Why Some Seniors Could See Reduced Monthly Food Assistance

Many seniors have come to rely on Medicare Advantage grocery benefits to help stretch their budgets during a time of soaring food prices. These monthly...

Saving Advice · May 27

The Hospice Fraud Crackdown: How Medicare Investigations Are Delaying Access for Some Patients

For families facing the emotional reality of end-of-life care, hospice services are supposed to provide comfort, dignity, and support during one of life’s most difficult...

Saving Advice · May 27

Retired With Self-Employment Income? Don't Miss This 'Above-the-Line' Tax Break

Some retired taxpayers don't realize that premiums for Medicare and long-term care insurance may be deductible on their return. Here's what financial planners say you need to know.

Kiplinger · May 27

Medicare’s 72-Hour Expedited Review: What Seniors Need to Know About Faster Approvals and Denials

Dealing with a denied medical claim is incredibly stressful for any senior on a fixed budget. If you believe waiting the standard thirty days for a decision will harm your health, you have a right to ask for a fast appeal. Medicare plans must provide a decision within 72 hours…

Grocery Coupon Guide · May 26

Insurers Are Exiting Some Medicare Advantage Markets—What to Do If Your Plan Is Terminating

Big changes are shaking up Medicare Advantage, and many enrollees now face unexpected notices about plan terminations. Insurers have started pulling back from certain counties and states, leaving members scrambling to figure out what comes next. These changes do not always signal a crisis for beneficiaries, but they do demand…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 26

GLP-1 Coverage Update: How Medicare’s New Transitional Policies Could Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Weight-Loss Medications

For years, many seniors and retirees have faced a frustrating reality: popular GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound could cost well over $1,000 per month...

Saving Advice · May 25

Medicare’s ‘June 1’ Update: Why Your Part B Deductions May Look Different on Next Week’s Statement

Many retirees checking their Social Security statements next week may notice something unsettling: their Medicare Part B deductions look different from what they expected. For...

Saving Advice · May 25

What Changed in Remote Therapeutic Monitoring in 2026?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services completely rewired Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for physical therapists and healthcare systems. The biggest news is that CMS finalized lower data collection and management thresholds to bridge real-world clinical gaps for shorter duration monitoring. Historically, the rigid 16-day monitoring requirement caused widespread billing friction…

inkl · May 25

5 Ways Retirees Accidentally Shrink Their Social Security Income

For many retirees, Social Security is a key piece of their retirement plan. Yet decisions made years before claiming benefits can reduce the windfall.

GOBankingRates · May 25

Projected 2027 IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Medicare Part B and D

Will you owe the Medicare IRMAA surcharge in 2027? Grab your 2025 tax return and check the projected brackets and surcharges for next year.

Kiplinger · May 25