Why Medicare coverage is getting more expensive in Minnesota next year

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

Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers. Here’s how

Medicare is a federal program intended to provide a basic level of health care for people age 65 and older. Bill Oxford / ...

Fewer choices, higher costs: Lots of changes ahead with Medicare in 2026

Florida’s 5 million Medicare enrollees will see significant changes in 2026 to premiums, deductibles and choices in plans. Be ...

Does Medicare require prior authorization?

GoodRx reports that starting January 2026, original Medicare will require prior authorization for certain services in six ...
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Medicare Advantage changes in 2026: What you can expect

There are annual limits on out-of-pocket costs ... So it'll default to your A and B Medicare coverage, which you still have some insurance. You just won't have prescription drug coverage, and your ...

Understanding Parts of Medicare: A Through N Explained

The alphabet soup of Medicare — multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N — can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this ...

Medicare open enrollment: How to use the Plan Compare tool and avoid costly mistakes

As Medicare's open enrollment period approaches, millions of Americans face the daunting task of navigating Medicare's Plan ...

Millions of Poor Retirees Have Lost an Easier Path to Help With Medicare

The budget bill signed by President Trump suspended an effort to enroll more low-income older Americans in programs that assist them with rising health care costs.

Medicare doesn’t cover these 3 expenses that total over $100K — make sure you’ll have enough in your HSA to cover them

That’s when Medicare kicks in. Having health coverage at that point can help keep your retirement savings intact — because ...

Worst Medicare Advantage Plans: How to Find a Good One

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 ...
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Medicare costs are rising in 2026. Here’s how to save during open enrollment

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