The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

For millions of seniors, Medicaid is the single most important program for funding long-term care, such as a nursing home or in-home health services. Medicare does not cover these costs long-term. However, Medicaid is a means-tested program with a notoriously complex and confusing application process. The rules are strict, the…

The trust funds for Social Security and Medicare are expected to be depleted by 2034, which could prompt the bond market to push Congress into action, according to a leading economist.

Medicare is supposed to simplify healthcare for seniors, but it has also become a hot target for confusion and exploitation. Scammers, aggressive sales agents, and...

Two Democratic senators are demanding information from UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) about the emergency relief loans it provided to healthcare providers after a cyberattack last year and how it is collecting those debts.

Although Eli Lilly has trailed the broader healthcare sector over the past year, analysts maintain a strongly bullish outlook on the stock’s long-term growth potential.

Social media helps retirees stay connected with family, friends, and hobbies. But sharing too much online can create serious risks. Scammers often target older adults,...

For the first time in Australia, an independent committee is considering whether Medicare should fund gender-affirming surgery for trans adults (those aged 18 and over).

UnitedHealth stock is in focus following reports the insurance giant is under investigation for much more than Medicare fraud. But UNH shares remain attractive for long-term investors.

Prior authorization is similar to how private insurers operate, often resulting in a delay or denial of treatments