Some physician groups are unhappy with the proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026 that the Centers ...

In an about-face, the administration is cracking down on so-called skin substitutes, overused treatments that cost Medicare ...

The government can't combat this problem alone. Seniors can do a lot to protect themselves and the system. And we should all ...

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating ...

Cybercriminals accessed Medicare data of more than 100,000 Americans by creating fraudulent accounts, prompting CMS to ...

Of course, Congress can act to block the Medicare cuts, something it has done in the past. But radical Freedom Caucus ...

Medicare is proposing across-the-board cuts to what Trump administration officials believe are overpriced medical procedures, ...

The average Medicare-covered nursing home stay is only 22 days, and Medicare does not pay for non-skilled assistance with “activities of daily living.” ...

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Organizations such as State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) can help a person choose a Medicare plan specific to their needs. Alternatively, brokers and insurance agents can offer advice.