The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

A retiree checks in with what they wish they knew early on and what they've changed about their plan one year in.

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people

Many seniors say they’ve received more Medicare‑related phone calls this winter than ever before, and the promises sound almost too good to be true. Retirees...

A lot of older adults assume that when Medicare denies a claim, the decision is final, but that’s far from the truth. Thousands of seniors...

Roth conversions should never be done on a whim — they're a product of careful timing and long-term tax considerations. So how can you tell whether to go ahead?

The Trump administration proposes regulations stripping Medicare and Medicaid funding from hospitals providing gender-affirming care to transgender minors nationwide.

Research shows that adults with low incomes and limited financial stability die nearly a decade earlier on average than those with greater wealth. This is not about luxury. It is about stress, access to healthcare, and the ability to live independently as we age.

New medical coding rules introduced this year are creating unexpected challenges for seniors who rely on Medicare and supplemental insurance. Many older adults are discovering...

Some patients have reported unfamiliar seasonal charges on their hospital bills this winter, prompting questions about so-called “winter capacity fees.” While hospitals do face increased...