Medicare isn't a "set it and forget it" program. Coverage that worked well one year may not be so great in others. Changes ...

As 2026 approaches, many Americans on Medicare are bracing for changes to how much they pay for coverage. Every year, the ...

Medicare Part B is funded through taxes deposited into trust funds, beneficiary monthly premiums, and additional funds approved through Congress. Medicare is the federal healthcare program for adults ...

Turning 65 should feel like crossing a finish line, a moment to celebrate decades of hard work and finally step into ...

CMS announced Nov. 13 that Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles will see the largest hike in the program’s history next year. 1. The CMS rule boosts the standard Medicare Part B premium to $170.10 ...

The Trump administration has issued new draft guidance for the third cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations. The proposals seek to boost transparency in the program and put a focus on negotiating ...

If you’re enrolled in Medicare, you know that the cost has been hitting your wallet harder lately. But the program’s rapidly rising premiums and out-of-pocket charges came into sharp relief last week ...

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One of the most confusing issues federal employees face in retirement is the decision to enroll in Medicare. Especially Medicare Part B. The standard premium for Medicare Part B in 2025 is $185/ month ...

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 ...