The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

As we watch our parents age, or perhaps start looking at that enrollment date ourselves, there is a comforting assumption that Medicare is the safety net that catches everything. We have paid into the system for decades, so we expect it to be there when the inevitable health issues of…

As the bell struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, time ran out on Obamacare subsidies for over 24 million Americans. These subsidies, propped up through various legislative packages over the years, lowered the health insurance costs for Americans on the Obamacare exchange.

As we enter 2026, the “Golden Age” of unrestricted specialist access in Medicare Advantage is coming to an abrupt end. While the federal government is...

That extra bump can feel like a relief, until you remember how quickly higher prices can swallow it. A COLA increase helps, but it doesn’t...

As we enter January 2026, many seniors are feeling a double-sided “deductible reset” squeeze. With the Medicare Part B premium rising to $202.90 and the...

In the first week of 2026, a surge of “Ghost Network” reports has hit state insurance commissioners, revealing a persistent gap in healthcare transparency. A...

For the past several years, telehealth was the “budget-friendly” alternative to an in-office visit, often featuring waived copays or $0 “preferred pricing.” However, as of...

If you have visited the pharmacy recently and walked away with a case of sticker shock, you are not alone. As of January 2026, a...

We grew up with a specific image of retirement: cruises, golf courses, and spoiling the grandkids. The “Golden Years” were the promised reward for decades of hard work. But for many Baby Boomers, that dream is dissolving into a harsh reality. Instead of relaxing, they are updating resumes and putting…