Medicare is a U.S. government program providing health insurance mostly to people 65 and older. Learn more about how Medicare ...

For 60 years, Medicare has served as a social safety net. Workers pay into the system over their lifetimes with the expectation that they will be able to access affordable health care when they turn ...

Deaths among adults ages 18-65 increased by 27% from 2012 to 2022, according to an analysis of federal mortality data from all 50 states published in the Journal of the American Medical Association ...

As people age, they may require more health care yet become less equipped to care for themselves. If this is true of one of your loved ones, it could be time to help them transition to a senior living ...

The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) is a state program that helps people with low income pay their Medicare costs. QMB pays for Medicare parts A and B premiums, along with copayments, coinsurance ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront major series, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The series features analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...

The PACE provides medical and social services for people with significant needs who want to continue living at home. It’s a combined effort between Medicare and Medicaid. The Program of All-Inclusive ...

During the annual enrollment period, which runs through Dec. 7, eligible individuals can choose a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan for 2026. With so many options available, it’s easy to ...

Oct. 14—Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday, Oct. 14 that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in a state-administered Medicare Savings Program, which can help eligible older adults save an ...

Medicare premiums are the monthly payments people make to maintain their coverage. Individuals who meet certain income and resource limits may qualify for state help with their premiums. The Medicare ...

The deal is with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to cut prices of their weight-loss drugs and expand Medicare coverage ...

The Trump administration’s pact with drugmakers to lower the price of GLP-1 drugs could pave the way for millions more to ...