Medicare & Medicaid
Latest Medicare & Medicaid News and Updates
Medicare Health Coverage Eligibility: Who Qualifies and When Can You Apply?
You may be eligible to get Medicare coverage when you turn 65, though some qualify for it sooner. Let's see who qualifies and when you can apply.
Why You Keep Getting Medicare Scam Calls and How to Stop the Robocalls
If you receive a call from what appears to be Medicare and you're asked to provide your Medicare number, it's probably a Medicare scam call.
Millions Will Lose Medicaid Coverage When Continuous Enrollment Ends
Congress recently approved a bill that enables states to roll back pandemic-era restrictions. Who will lose Medicaid coverage? Here's what we know.
Drug Prices Are Increasing in 2023, Won't Impact Most Consumers
Drug prices have increased on almost 1,000 pharmaceutical medicines that treat a variety of illnesses and conditions. Why are drug prices increasing?
Medicare Premiums Are Changing for 2023 — Are They Going Up?
The U.S. just released Medicare premiums for 2023, and it looks like policyholders will pay different amounts than before (some more, some less).
Go-Broke Dates for Social Security and Medicare Get Pushed Back — Again
Social Security and Medicare benefits are set to diminish in the coming years if Congress doesn’t act. Here are the go-broke dates to know about.
The Drawbacks of Medicare Advantage Plans, Explained
Medicare Advantage plans are looked down upon for many reasons. Here are some of the bad sides to such plans.
Yes, Medicare Covers COVID-19 Tests—and Vaccines, Too
Does Medicare pay for COVID testing? Yes, Medicare covers tests for COVID-19—and vaccinations against the virus as well.
What Is in the Infrastructure Bill for Medicare? Changes Ahead
President Biden's first infrastructure bill has passed. What changes are coming for Medicare?
Medicare Costs Will Increase in 2022—By How Much Though?
Medicare released its new fee schedule for 2022 on Nov. 12. Medicare Part A and B benefits will increase in 2022.
Will the Expansion of Medicare Benefits Be Trimmed from Biden’s Infrastructure Bill?
President Joe Biden supports the expansion of Medicare benefits outlined in his infrastructure bill, but Senators Manchin and Sinema are opposed.
What Will Medicare Cost in 2022? Find Out Exact Cost in November
If you’re wondering what Medicare will cost in 2022, you’ll have to wait until November to get the real picture.
Medicare Funds Are Running Out, Marking a ‘Real, Impending Health Care Crisis’
When will Medicare run out? See what Medicare trustees said about the state of the Hospital Insurance trust fund in their 2021 report.
Does Medicare Part B Include Any Dental Coverage?
Medicare offers medical coverage for medical treatment and long-term care. Does Medicare Part B cover dental costs?
Clover Health Is One of the Fastest-Growing Medicare Advantage Companies
Clover Health plans to merge with Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings. Which business is Clover Health into and how does it makes money?
Can College Students Qualify for Medicaid Benefits?
College students may qualify for Medicaid depending on the state they live in and their family income level.
‘Medicare for All’ Is No Reason to Drop Healthcare Stocks
While the media caters to Millennial preferences, there’s one economic sector that’s shifting to a more seasoned crowd: healthcare stocks.