Medicare refusing to pay for cancer scan sparks warning for patients
Some women will be forced to pay up to $450 if they do end up getting extra scans related to breast cancer.
Woman suddenly loses Medicare insurance in middle of cancer treatment
The 67-year-old Charlotte resident said she was undergoing treatment for her stage 4 diagnosis when she received word that her Medicare had been terminated.
Millions of Medicare recipients could gain access to weight-loss drug
The FDA's approval of a new use for Wegovy potentially opens up access to the drug for more than 3 million people on Medicare, according to a new study.
Medicaid changes could lead to thousands of deaths, study warns
As the United States looks to reform its Medicaid and Medicare programs, lawmakers have proposed several updates to the healthcare options.
Texas seniors suddenly lose Medicare benefits
Texas Health and Human Services confirmed that 350 seniors had been removed from the state's Medicare Savings Program.
Medicare Advantage cuts pressure nursing homes
Beginning in 2025, cuts to the Medicare Advantage plans could result in higher costs for some nursing homes.
Have drug prices dropped as much as Joe Biden claims?
Most Medicare users paid less than $400 for insulin before the price cap.
Medicare update issued as seniors warned about Advantage benefits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services set new rules to ensure unbiased Medicare plan choices and expand behavioral health access.
Seniors at risk of losing care as Medicare fights with hospital
A North Carolina hospital is in danger of losing Medicare and Medicaid funding is it does not correct a number of standards violations.
New Medicare Advantage cuts threaten seniors' benefits
Medicare Advantage faces a cut, raising concerns about reduced benefits for over half of Medicare's enrollees.
Donald Trump issues dire Social Security warning
Donald Trump claimed "millions" of migrants entering the U.S. negatively impacts Social Security.
Medicare recipients lose thousands to "phantom billing"
Phantom billing occurs when fraudulent charges are filed to Medicare without the recipient's knowledge.
The Truth Behind Medicare (Dis)Advantage's Disinformation Campaign
Right now, Big Insurance is descending on Capitol Hill with millions of dollars and an army of lobbyists and ad campaigns to spread disinformation about Medicare Advantage.
Medicare gets big change
Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, has been approved for coverage for patients on Medicare who have a history of heart disease.
Joe Biden issues Social Security warning
The president has claimed that Donald Trump poses a threat to programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
Weight loss drug could be available to millions of Americans
Wegovy will be made available through Medicare after approval for use in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.
Seniors to lose Medicare choices in 10 days
Everyone looking to switch plans must update their coverage by the end of the month or wait until October.
Medicare slaps senior with "lifetime penalty"
Some Americans may be unaware of what's at stake when they delay signing up for Medicare.
Medicare, Medicaid plans could drastically change
A group of U.S. senators has proposed a new law to integrate the two plans in a more seamless program.
Medicare coverage may be changing
An obesity drug's prescription marketing has been updated to say it also reduces cardiovascular risks.
Medicare drug prices would drastically change under new plan
If the new rules are passed, drug costs will be lower starting October 1.
Medicare recipients could save up to $6,500 each month
In 2026, seniors can expect some steep price cuts to a range of medications, courtesy of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Seniors see spike in costs for Medicare insurance supplements
Seniors are feeling a hard financial hit as prices for Medicare insurance supplements climbed in January.
Texas judge hands Joe Biden big win
The judge threw out a lawsuit brought by pharmaceutical industry bodies challenging the government negotiating prices for expensive drugs.
Texas secession could cost the state billions in transportation funding
Leaving the country could have severe consequences for Texans across the state, including the loss of billions of dollars in infrastructure funding.
Texas secession would mean millions of seniors lose Medicare
If Texas seceded from the United States, residents might be in for a brutal pushback when it comes to benefits, experts told Newsweek.
Will Medicare push drug prices down in 2024?
The cost of 10 vital medications will be renegotiated for Medicare enrollees.
Democrat takes aim at Medicare Advantage ads as seniors call foul
A Democratic senator has launched a probe into Medicare Advantage's advertising practices after seniors complained of being misled.
Seniors stuck in Medicare Advantage nightmare: 'designed to confuse' us
A growing number of Americans are finding insufficient coverage options or jaw dropping medical bills after unknowingly signing up for Medicare Advantage.
More than half of seniors 'stuck' in Medicare Advantage plans
In 2023, more than half of seniors were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. For many seniors, the plans hid some serious problems.