The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

10 Tax Documents Seniors Should Gather Before Meeting an Accountant

It’s January 15, 2026, and for most retirees, that means the “tax season sprint” has officially begun. But before you rush into your accountant’s office...

Saving Advice · Jan 16

Medicare “Carrier Contraction”: Why UnitedHealthcare and Humana Just Exited 400+ Counties

If you’ve ever told yourself Medicare Advantage “doesn’t really change,” 2026 is here to challenge that idea. In a lot of places, plan choices are...

Saving Advice · Jan 16

Kaiser affiliates will pay $556M to settle a lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud

Kaiser Permanente affiliates will pay $556 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the health care giant committed Medicare fraud and pressured doctors to list incorrect diagnoses on medical records to receive higher reimbursements

The Independent UK · Jan 15

The “WISeR” Gatekeeper: 6 States Where AI Now Decides If Your Medicare Surgery Is ‘Necessary’

For decades, the biggest difference between “Original” Medicare and private Medicare Advantage plans was the lack of red tape. In the traditional program, if your...

Saving Advice · Jan 15

10 Tax Filing Errors Retirees Make During Early Preparation

For many retirees, being organized is a point of pride. The moment the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, the hunt for the 1099s...

Saving Advice · Jan 15

America’s $38 trillion national debt is so big just the interest will soon cost more than Medicare

The staggering math behind the rapid rise in interest due on our outsize debt.

Fortune · Jan 15

The COLA Theft: Why Half of Your Social Security Raise Just Vanished into Medicare This Morning

Your morning coffee hits differently when you check your Social Security statement and realize half of your cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has evaporated into thin air. That number you were dreaming about for extra groceries, a mini-vacation, or that shiny new gadget? Gone. Vanished. Not because of a bank error or…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jan 14

Medical Office Facility Fees Are Appearing More Frequently

If you’ve recently visited your doctor’s office for a routine check-up only to find a mysterious “Facility Fee” on your bill that costs as much...

Saving Advice · Jan 14

Beyond Food Stamps: 5 Secret 2026 Programs for Seniors Who “Make Too Much” for Traditional Aid

If you are a senior living on a modest pension or a mid-sized Social Security check, you’ve likely encountered the “Middle-Class Cliff.” You make just...

Saving Advice · Jan 14

The $185.00 Extortion: Why the 2026 Medicare Hike Systematically Erased Your COLA Raise

If you opened your Social Security statement this January expecting a celebratory bump in pay, you likely felt a cold splash of reality instead. While...

Saving Advice · Jan 14