WASHINGTON -- The federal government announced a large hike in Medicare premiums Friday night, blaming the pandemic but also what it called uncertainty over how much it may have to be forced to pay ...

Older Americans enrolling or reenrolling in Medicare this fall will face an evolving landscape shaped by rising health care costs, fewer plan options, and new federal rules set to take effect in 2026.

Retirees who have low incomes should look into Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). These programs, funded by Medicaid, help ...

Premiums for Medicare Part D, which covers prescription drugs, will be rising by as much as $35 per month for many Long Islanders next year, but experts say changes in the program will reduce ...

Private Medicare Advantage can include more types of coverage than traditional plans, but it doesn't necessarily deliver more ...

Medicare recipients face higher out-of-pocket costs and fewer Part D options as enrollment begins Wednesday through Dec. 7, ...

The annual enrollment period for Medicare — government-supported health benefits for retirees — starts Oct. 15.

Converting money from a tax-deferred retirement account to a Roth IRA can cause Medicare premiums for Part B and Part D to increase – in some cases dramatically – because Medicare premiums are tied to ...