Government would extend Medicare telehealth coverage
On October 1st, Medicare’s authority to pay for telehealth care outside of rural health settings expired. This caused providers to
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Before you sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan
Medicare Advantage health plans have experienced steady growth in recent years, and by 2025, they had reached 54 percent of
Read MoreMedicare will cover weight-loss drugs
Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs under a new deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Approximately 10 percent of
Read MoreThe shutdown leaves telehealth for Medicare patients in limbo
(By Yuki Noguchi for NPR) A few weeks ago, when Vicki Stearn, 68, tried to schedule a virtual visit with
Read MoreThe true cost of health care
Let’s face it, Medicare will not cover all your health care needs in retirement. Plus, there is a cost associated
Read MoreAre special needs plans the backbone of Medicare Advantage?
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Special needs plans are far from new, but they continue to hold promise as
Read MoreWhat You Can Do If Your Medicare Advantage Insurer Leaves
Insurers are reducing the number of Medicare Advantage health plans offered in 2026. However, analysis from Investopedia found that the
Read MoreCMS finalizes 2026 physician fee schedule: 12 notes
(By: Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released its final rule for 2026 Medicare payments under the physician fee
Read MoreWhere to start during Medicare open enrollment
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period for 2026 is from October 15 to December 7, 2025. During this time, beneficiaries can
Read MoreDon’t overlook changes to your Medicare plan
The Medicare annual open enrollment is taking place now until December 7th. Each year, during this time, you can review
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