The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Bill Swick, who has a rare degenerative brain disease, has lost access to virtual speech therapy due to the federal government shutdown

Despite losing tens of thousands of enrollees in its commercial and Medicaid plans, managed care company UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) reported $113 billion in revenue, up 12% year-over-year, and a profit of $4.3 billion during its third quarter results this week.

A key commitment at May’s federal election was an A$8.5 billion promise to increase incentives for GPs to bulk bill patients. The government moved quickly after the election, with new arrangements to start on November 1.

The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year.

Planning for the future involves preparing for unexpected events, and long-term care insurance can help with that. This type of insurance provides financial protection for expenses that standard health insurance and Medicare do not cover, such as daily assistance and nursing home care. Given the annual increase in long-term care…

The government has recalled approximately 3,000 workers to assist with Medicare and ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment.

Remember when retirement used to sound simple? You worked hard, saved a bit, bought a gold watch, and then sailed off into a sunset of golf courses and grandkids. But in today’s world, that dream has been flipped, twisted, and debunked more times than an internet conspiracy theory—yet some old-school…

Your current spending isn't just reflective of how you live now; it can be a predictor of how much money you'll need in retirement.

Rebates for longer phone consultations will help marginalised patients, including those who live far from health care or who cannot access video technology.