The quality and cost of Medicare coverage depend on where you live, according to new research. The Commonwealth Fund, a ...

This scorecard assesses how well Medicare is working for Americans, offering insights about the sources of variation that ...

Nationwide, there are inconsistencies in beneficiaries’ ability to afford care, access doctors, meet prior authorization ...

Medicare is a federal program intended to provide a basic level of health care for people age 65 and older. Bill Oxford / It’s once again Medicare open enrollment season, the time of year when older ...

Inadequate healthcare coverage and limited access to long-term services and supports don’t just affect older adults; they hit ...

Some might also consider switching to Medicare Advantage plans with prescription coverage. But those plans can have more ...

The annual enrollment period for Medicare — government-supported health benefits for retirees — starts Oct. 15.

When choosing between Medicare Advantage and Medigap, there's no universal answer for retirees. Medigap appeals to many ...

Supplemental coverage isn't mandatory when you enroll in Medicare, and some retirees may be able to manage without it. But ...

To address this, Medicare officials will allow a temporary special enrollment period in 2026. Beneficiaries who choose a plan ...

To find the best Medicare coverage for your needs, set up an account on Medicare.gov, where you can research coverage and drug plans and providers. If you have questions, talk with a Medicare ...

Raising the eligibility age for Medicare from 65 to 67 in 2014 would save the federal government $7.6 billion in 2014 but would increase out-of-pocket costs for dropped beneficiaries by approximately ...