The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Medigap vs. Medicare Open Enrollment: What's the Difference?

Nearly 10,000 people in America turn 65 every day. Why is that significant? It signals Medicare eligibility and shines a light on Medicare supplement insurance, known as Medigap.

Kiplinger · Nov 7, 2025

TrumpRx News: Why Donald Trump Struck a Deal With Novo Nordisk's Weight Loss Drugs — And What It Says About America's Obesity Problem

Certain GLP-1 weight loss medications will be available for as little as $149 per month, a sharp drop from the current average retail price of $1,000–$1,350.

International Business Times UK · Nov 7, 2025

Eli Lilly Crushed Novo In Obesity Drug Battle—Trump Now Forces Price Cuts

President Donald Trump unveiled a major pricing and coverage deal with drug giants Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) on Thursday, pledging to make blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy significantly cheaper and accessible for millions of Americans.

Benzinga · Nov 6, 2025

How to Appeal a Medicare Denial (And Win): A Step-by-Step Guide

You open the mail, and your stomach drops. The Medicare Summary Notice shows a service or item as “Denied.” It’s infuriating and, additionally, very scary. Many people simply give up and pay the bill. However, a denial is *not* the end of the road. You have the right to appeal,…

Budget and the Bees · Nov 6, 2025

Trump says Medicare can now cover weight loss drugs like Ozempic

The pilot program could make it easier for seniors to use drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.

Axios · Nov 6, 2025

Trump announces plans to slim down cost of popular weight-loss drugs to $149 a month

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly become latest drug companies to bend knee to Trump’s ‘most-favored nation’ pricing plan

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Hidden Costs in Medicare Part C That Will Catch Seniors Off-Guard in 2026

What seems like a low-cost alternative to Original Medicare can come with financial surprises. Recent reports show that Medicare Advantage (Part C) enrollees may see...

Saving Advice · Nov 6, 2025

Trump is weaponizing the welfare state to attack healthcare

The proposed withholding of Medicaid and Medicare to restrict gender-affirming care follows the same logic as attacks on abortion care

The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2025

I Tried a New AI Tool to Answer One of the Hardest Retirement Questions We All Face

As a veteran financial journalist, I tried the free AI-powered platform, Waterlily. Here's how it provided fresh insights into my retirement plan — and might help you.

Kiplinger · Nov 6, 2025