The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

7 Medications Seniors Pay More for After Renewals

We often assume that once a drug goes generic or gets “negotiated” by Medicare, the price will drop forever. In 2026, the opposite is happening...

Saving Advice · Jan 29

Can You Really Retire on Social Security Alone in 2026? An Honest Budget Breakdown

See what a real Social Security-only retirement budget could look like in 2026, as well as whether you could truly live on Social Security benefits alone.

GOBankingRates · Jan 29

5 Signs Your Medicare Costs Just Changed

You likely watched the news about the 2.8% Social Security COLA and calculated exactly how much extra money you would have this year. Then the...

Saving Advice · Jan 29

Less-than-perfect organs for transplant list recipients is Medicare’s latest proposal

A less-than-perfect kidney might not be suitable for a young recipient but could offer an older, sicker patient – who might not receive another offer – valuable time off dialysis

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Down 46% Over the Past Year, Should You Sell UnitedHealth Stock?

UNH’s slump ties to Medicare uncertainty and restructuring costs, leaving investors weighing near-term pain against historically cheap valuation.

Barchart · Jan 28

6 Medicare Services Losing Preferred Status

We often assume that “accepting Medicare” is a binary state. A doctor or facility either takes your insurance or they do not. In 2026, that...

Saving Advice · Jan 28

8 Early-Year Costs That Catch Retirees Off Guard

Retirement budgets often break in January, not because of overspending, but because of the “calendar reset.” You can end December with zero medical bills and...

Saving Advice · Jan 28

7 Prescription Savings Cards That No Longer Work

For the last decade, we have been trained to never pay the retail price at the pharmacy. You pulled up an app, showed a coupon...

Saving Advice · Jan 28

Hospitals Are Adding “Care Coordination” Fees

We typically expect a medical bill only after we physically see a doctor. You walk into the office, get a checkup, and pay your copay....

Saving Advice · Jan 28

6 Medicare Drug Copays That Reset Higher

January is the most expensive month of the year for seniors on medication. On December 31, you might have been enjoying “Catastrophic Coverage,” paying zero...

Saving Advice · Jan 28