The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Is Delaying Social Security Always the Smartest Move?

Experts explain when to claim Social Security based on your health, income, and retirement goals—and why taking it early might sometimes make sense.

GOBankingRates · Sep 22, 2025

Medicare’s Mental Health Expansion Sounds Great—Until You See Who’s Still Left Out

In recent years, Medicare has expanded mental health benefits, promising seniors better access to care. The updates include coverage for telehealth therapy, a broader range...

Saving Advice · Sep 22, 2025

Aetna Expands Hospital Program To Cut Readmissions

Aetna, a CVS Health Inc. (NYSE:CVS) company, announced it will scale the Aetna Clinical Collaboration (ACC) program to ten hospitals by year-end, with implementations underway with AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Houston Methodist, and WakeMed Health Hospitals.

Benzinga · Sep 22, 2025

8 COLA Realities That Don’t Feel Like a Raise

Each fall, retirees eagerly wait for news of Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. Headlines frame it as a “raise” designed to keep pace with...

Saving Advice · Sep 20, 2025

I Asked ChatGPT To Rank the Best Presidents for the Middle Class’s Wallet — Here’s What It Said

Which presidents benefited the middle class the most financially? To answer this question, you'd have to look at the policies they introduced how they affected those making an average living during...

GOBankingRates · Sep 20, 2025

The 15 Best Retirement Freebies You're Missing Out On

Retiree-friendly goods and services are available at no cost — if you know where to look.

Kiplinger · Sep 19, 2025

10 Medical-Billing Moves That Slash a Hospital Invoice

Hospital bills are one of the biggest financial shocks retirees face. Even with Medicare or supplemental coverage, out-of-pocket costs can spiral into thousands of dollars....

Saving Advice · Sep 19, 2025

9 “Official” Emails That Aren’t—Spot the Tell

Scammers know that email is one of the fastest ways to trick retirees into sharing personal data. Messages that look official—from banks, government agencies, or...

Saving Advice · Sep 19, 2025

10 Steps to Recover Fast After a Financial Breach

Few things are more stressful than discovering your financial information has been stolen. Retirees living on fixed incomes often feel especially vulnerable, as even small...

Saving Advice · Sep 19, 2025

10 SSA Account Settings You Must Check Before You Claim

The Social Security Administration (SSA) encourages retirees to set up online accounts to manage benefits. These portals let you check earnings, track eligibility, and prepare...

Saving Advice · Sep 19, 2025