On the last day before the U.S. Supreme Court’s summer recess, the Court issued a decision that left in place the Affordable ...

Medicare Part B premiums could rise to $206.50 per month in 2026, up from $185 in 2025. That 11.6% increase would be the ...

The pharmaceutical industry is criticizing the Trump administration’s plan for carrying out a critical round of Biden-era ...

The projected jump to $206.50 in 2026 may be just the beginning. According to the Medicare Trustees, monthly Part B premiums ...

Many adults approaching retirement expect that Medicare will pay for nursing care in the event of disability. It won't.

The Affordable Care Act survived yet another trip to the Supreme Court. The justices quibbled over just how powerful the ...

Medicare adopted AWVs in 2011 to encourage both beneficiaries and clinicians to utilize preventive services. This AWV is an appointment with your primary care physician (PCP) to create or update your ...

Medicare does not pay for annual physical exams, but it does cover a one-time “Welcome to Medicare” checkup during your first ...

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers preventive services that help evaluate a person's fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also offer coverage for fall prevention programs.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reported in November 2024 that 98% of providers take Medicare. “Almost every place we go to takes Medicare — more places than when we had private ...

You’re eligible for Medicare at the age of 65 or earlier if you have certain disabilities. Once you’re enrolled, you are eligible for any of the covered preventive services.