Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions
The negotiation program is mandated by law and began under the Biden administration.
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Why Medicare recipients should check their 2026 drug plans now
Fall enrollment is on. Some plans are raising premiums for Part D, which covers prescriptions,...
South Florida’s next health care crisis | Editorial
The end of Biden-era subsidies for the Affordable Care Act are one of the chief...
Some furloughed workers will return to manage health insurance open enrollment as shutdown drags on
The employees' return will be paid for by user fees from sharing data with researchers.
Private Medicare, Medicaid plans exaggerate in-network mental health options, watchdogs say
In some cases, investigators found providers had never had contracts with plans they were listed...
New AI-driven tech can help your hearing loss, but will Medicare cover it?
AI-assisted hearing aids can help seniors with hearing loss minimize background noise and focus on...
Free South Florida service gives a break to dementia caregivers
A new, no-cost Medicare pilot programĀ is available in South Florida for individuals living with dementia...
Shutdown forces Medicare patients off popular telehealth and hospital-at-home programs
The government shutdown is forcing a reckoning for two remote health care programs.
Medicare Advantage 2026 enrollment deadlines
Here are key deadlines for Medicare Advantage open enrollment for 2026 plans.
Changes to Medicare Plan Finder in 2026
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services is making significant changes for 2026 to its...
Need Medicare help? Hereās where to find it and what you will need
Need help figuring out how to update your Medicare plans, or choose a supplemental drug...
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...
Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers
Shoppers have from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to find new coverage that starts in...
Health centers face risks as government funding lapses
The upcoming cuts arrive at a time when patients will face new demands and challenges.
Millions of poor retirees lose an easier path to help with Medicare
Millions of low-income seniors are missing out on crucial help paying for Medicare ā and...
Health careās employment growth clouded by immigration crackdown, Medicaid cuts
āOn the labor side, health care growth is driving the economy.ā
Breaking down why Medicare Part D premiums are likely to go up
Beneficiaries should not simply roll over their existing stand-alone Medicare drug plans.
Trump tax law could cause Medicare cuts if Congress doesnāt act, CBO says
Trump and Republicans pledged not to cut Medicare as part of the legislation.