Key Takeaways CMS has paused most certification and survey activities during the government shutdown. Key functions like processing initial certification and change of ownership (CHOW) applications, ...

Democrats say they won’t vote to reopen the government until Republicans negotiate an extension of health care subsidies.

Part of a stress-free retirement is knowing you can afford the cost of health care. Here are some upcoming changes to ...

In Minnesota, the second-largest Medicare Advantage health insurer — Minneapolis-based UCare — announced it was exiting the ...

With over 571,000 Kansas residents depending on Medicare for health coverage, now is the critical time to act. The annual ...

The new year will bring a new round of Medicare coverage, cost and policy changes that will affect each beneficiary differently, depending on their medical needs, income and other factors. To help ...

Medicare open enrollment, which lasts until Dec. 7, gives beneficiaries the ability to select health coverage for 2026.

Consumers have one major defense against rising costs, shrinking provider networks and disappearing benefits: Medicare’s fall ...

Medicare beneficiaries face higher costs, reduced services, and possible cuts to the program at large—but there’s good news ...

The Medicare landscape features complexity and a wide range of choices. With so much to consider, you’ll want to be informed ...

Premium jumps, diminished options and changes with out-of-pocket spending rules mark the start of open enrollment this week.

Medicare beneficiaries have a wide selection of Medicare Advantage plans to choose from, but the quality and coverage can vary significantly. In 2026, 97% of beneficiaries will have 10 or ...