How to save on 2026 Medicare costs during open enrollment

Medicare costs are rising significantly in 2026, with Part B premiums set for one of the largest hikes in the program's ...

Medicare costs are rising in 2026. Here’s how to save during open enrollment

Consumers have one major defense against rising costs, shrinking provider networks and disappearing benefits: Medicare’s fall ...
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How to sign up for Medicare for the first time

The process can be confusing for those who are about to turn 65, or already have. Here’s a general guide from NC Health News.

Will Medicare Be Affected by the Government Shutdown? Here's What Retirees Need to Know

Medicare is funded through mandatory spending, keeping it safe from government shutdowns. The Medicare enrollment process ...

‘They don’t have the funds’: Texas HHSC to apply for grants to help rural hospitals

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is prioritizing local control of the Rural Health Transformation Program funds ...

When is Medicare open enrollment for 2026? Key dates and everything you need to know when it starts this week

Medicare's Open Enrollment period for 2026 officially begins this week on October 15, 2025, offering current beneficiaries a ...

Medicare Open Enrollment is here – what has changed and how to avoid confusion

Each year, the details for Medicare shift, and trying to find the right coverage feels like wandering through a maze, whether you’ve been on it for years, you’re turning 65 and starting the journey ...

Does Medicare require prior authorization?

GoodRx reports that starting January 2026, original Medicare will require prior authorization for certain services in six ...

13 Ways to Cut Medicare Costs Without Changing Doctors

Learn practical ways to reduce Medicare costs without switching doctors. From drug savings to preventive services, discover ...
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Medicare Open Enrollment: State program offers free help and tips to avoid common scams

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 plans began Oct. 15 and remains open through Dec. 7. This is the time when people with ...

Federal program won’t make up for Medicaid funding loss to WV hospitals

West Virginia may receive at least $100 million a year from a five-year federal program aimed at “transforming the health care delivery ecosystem,” but that money won’t make up for the Medicaid ...

Medicare enrollment 2026; costs rise, and you might have to find drug plan on your own

Seniors enrolling in Medicare for 2026 should brace for sharply higher prescription drug prices and fewer policies from which ...