There are 10 different types of standardized Medigap plans offered in most states that are named by letters: A to D, F, G and K to N. Policies designated with the same letter provide the same ...

The average number of compensation-paying plans available per county will range from 12, in Alaska, Hawaii and New York, up ...

As we discussed last week, the annual Medicare open enrollment period begins on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. If you’re on Medicare and you feel unhappy about your current coverage, you’re in ...

Good news is, Medicare does cover necessary cataract surgery including the removal of the cataract and the addition of a ...

If you have original Medicare, this year it is important to review the changes to your plan, and if you do not like the ...

Medicare Part B covers doctor visits, outpatient care, and preventive services. Learn about premiums, deductibles, and what’s ...

In the spirit of “if it ain’t broke, fix it,” in 1982 Congress enacted laws establishing Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, commonly abbreviated MA.

New census data confirm that uninsured rates nationwide have been dropping significantly post-Affordable Care Act.

CMS touts this is an entirely positive light. “Bottom line, average premiums, benefits and plan choices for Medicare ...

It’s always important for people to compare plans during Medicare open enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, but it’s even more ...

The first choice to make during open enrollment is whether to enroll in traditional Medicare with a Medigap plan or a Medicare Advantage plan. That may be a head-scratcher for some; a survey by the ...

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that CMS's subsidies for Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums will cost $7 ...