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HHS Funding Secured As Major Government Shutdown Avoided
With passage of the fiscal 2024 appropriations package, Medicare and Social Security are among the key agencies to receive funding through September 30.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Medicare Advantage Enrollment Is Up But Growth Is Slowing
The Medicare Part C plans now account for at least 50% of Medicare enrollment in 26 states.
By Keerthi Vedantam Published
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Biden's Budget Rejects Any Cuts To Social Security and Medicare
The president's $7.3 trillion budget seeks to expand programs including some drug provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Keerthi Vedantam Published
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Medicare Price Talks Progress As Drug Companies Make Counteroffers
Negotiations over 10 Medicare Part D drugs are slated to end in August, with newly negotiated rates announced in September.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Biden Spotlights Drug Prices, Medicare, Social Security in State of the Union
Biden calls for expanding Medicare drug price negotiations to include up to 500 drugs over next decade.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Medicare Advantage: You Can Now Use Your Supplemental Benefits Online at Walgreens
The deal makes 1,700 eligible products online available, along with delivery in about an hour. Here’s what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Last updated
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Healthcare Costs Top Concerns For Many Voters This Election Year, Study Shows
The top financial worries for most Americans are unexpected medical expenses and healthcare costs, according to a new KFF study.
By Jamie Feldman Published
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Health Care Costs in Retirement: Budgeting for a Healthy Future
Many factors affect your health care costs as you age, including where you live, your Medicare selections and whether you have long-term care insurance.
By Brandon Hill Published
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Six Financial Actions to Take the Year Before Retirement
Having your income, health care and tax plans in place before you exit the day job can make it more likely that you'll have a happy retirement.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published