New proposal would standardize broker commissions, add mental health services and more The federal government is continuing its efforts to protect older Americans signing up for Medicare coverage for the first time or switching to a new health plan during open...
How the nation’s health insurance coverage for older adults and people with disabilities works Ever since President Lyndon Baines Johnson made Medicare the law of the land in 1965, hundreds of millions of Americans have relied on this program to help them get...
Answers to questions about how the new law affects insulin, vaccines, other Rx prices and more The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will help millions of Americans better afford their life-sustaining medications and also help them pay for other out-of-pocket health...
While most services come with a cost, some preventive screenings, vaccines and counseling are covered without charge We worry a lot about what Medicare beneficiaries must for pay out of pocket, such as monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and copays for doctor visits...
Those who are 65 or older typically rely on Medicare to get the healthcare they need. Medicare has two primary types of coverage. For hospital costs and other inpatient care, Medicare Part A is the go-to standard. When you need to see a doctor or get other outpatient...
How the federal insurance program helps older Americans afford the health care vital to their well-being What is Medicare? For more than 58 years, it’s been the program that older Americans and people with disabilities turn to for their health care coverage. In 2023,...
