Medicare spending reached $744 billion in 2022, up from $200 billion in 2000, representing an average annual growth rate of 6.3%, according to a recent KFF report. “Growth in total Medicare spending ...

Medicare beneficiaries will pay higher Part B premiums and income-related surcharges next year, partially as a result of Covid-related health care expenses during the pandemic and the recent approval ...

Look for even more seniors to flock to Medicare Advantage in 2022 as the Biden administration, health insurers and investors bolster this privatized form of health coverage for those 65 and older.

The surprisingly big jump in Medicare Part B premiums for 2022 reflects the sky-high cost of a controversial Alzheimer’s disease drug. The premium hike will put more than a dent in the newly increased ...

Medicare beneficiaries will see major pricing shifts as federal negotiations reshape how costly prescription drugs are paid ...

The Medicare Shared Savings Program generated $1.8 billion in savings for Medicare in 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Thursday. This is the sixth year in a row ...

Medicare Advantage (MA) open enrollment begins Oct. 15, and major national payers are outlining their plans for the coming year. The market is one of the hottest in the insurance industry and is a key ...

Social Security beneficiaries will have plenty to celebrate in 2022, but they may also have some reasons to change your plan. Since open enrollment for 2022 has ended, you now have limited ...

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

Medicare Part A is free for most enrollees, but Part B comes with a monthly premium. Part B premiums aren't set in stone. Next year, Part B premiums will see their largest hike in years. Bad news for ...

NJ Advance Media took a deep dive into the basics of Medicare 2022 open enrollment during a free virtual event on Oct. 18. The webinar covered what’s new for 2022 and ways to identify the right plan ...