For many enrolled in Medicare, the cost of prescription drugs has become a significant monthly concern. Despite having insurance, high copays or unexpected pharmacy price hikes can disrupt a fixed ...

The federal government shutdown is forcing a reckoning for two remote health care programs because they automatically expired Oct. 1. The telehealth and in-home hospital care programs were both ...

A pair of pilot programs recently introduced by CMS aims to reduce Medicare spending on prescription drugs as well as lowering out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries. The programs, known as the ...

A new Medicare pilot program will require prior authorization for certain medical procedures, using AI to approve or deny coverage A new program from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ...

While an inheritance does not affect a person’s eligibility for Medicare or its benefits, it may increase some premiums or limit access to income-based programs. This article provides an overview of ...

An inheritance won’t affect your Medicare eligibility or benefits, but the extra income could raise some premiums or affect your eligibility for income-based programs. Medicare rules can be complex.