Becker's Hospital Review

The Medicare Advantage paradox: Who benefits most?

Medicare Advantage now covers about 55% of eligible beneficiaries (about 35 million people) and costs the federal government ...

New Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Not Very Beneficial

Analysis of 190 Medicare Advantage plans finds most new supplemental benefits rarely offered, due to cost, overlap with ...

AI Will Now Determine if Medicare Covers This Care

The government is using artificial intelligence (AI) to review requests for Medicare to cover treatments.

Trump Tax Policies Cut Medicare Solvency by Over a Decade

New projections show Medicare's trust fund could face insolvency much sooner due to rising health costs and tax policy ...
KCUR 89.3 FM

For seniors on Medicare Advantage, lower costs can mean gambling with health care

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, prior authorizations and claim denials complicate this increasingly popular ...

Congress Quietly Changes Medicare Coverage Rules Affecting Millions

Medicare provides coverage for millions of seniors. A recent rule change could affect those with benefits.
Forbes

As Congress Fights Over Benefits, Here’s A Quick Look At Medicare And Medicaid

As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending, including for Medicaid. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences. Here’s what ...
AOL

The $2,400 Social Security benefit most seniors never claim

Seniors are leaving up to $2,400 a year unclaimed due to hidden Social Security and Medicare programs. Don't miss out on benefits that can ease your healthcare costs! Did you know that 89% of Medicare ...
Government Executive

Important dates for Social Security and Medicare

For millions of Americans, including federal employees and annuitants, Social Security and Medicare represent foundational pillars of retirement, providing financial support and health care coverage.
STAT

We helped create Medicare Advantage. Here’s how to fix it

Shalala was appointed as secretary of health and human services under President Bill Clinton. Thompson served as secretary of HHS under President George W. Bush. Tens of millions of seniors have ...