Your first Medicare bill could be a lot more than you were expecting. Here’s how to prepare for a bill that could run into ...

President Donald Trump is no stranger to federal government shutdowns, having presided over a record-long impasse in his ...

There are actually several different financial assistance programs that can help Medicare beneficiaries who are having a ...

There’s a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social ...

It's up to Congress to bring Medicare's flawed payment structure in line with economic reality for both doctors and patients.

While Medicare does not cover long-term nursing home stays, the federal agency provides limited coverage for short-term support in skilled nursing care facilities. These facilities specialize ...

The average Medicare-covered nursing home stay is only 22 days, and Medicare does not pay for non-skilled assistance with “activities of daily living.” ...

This decades-old rule could leave you with unexpected bills if you need specialized care after a hospital stay.

America’s primary care chassis is crumbling, and how Medicare pays physicians is partially to blame. Expanding value-based ...

Learn how to combine VA and Medicare benefits for better care, lower costs, and more flexibility. Open enrollment gives you a chance to adjust your plans.

If your appeal isn't successful, your mother will be considered a private pay patient. While she will not have her benefits seized, she will be billed for nursing home care and expected to pay the ...