The alphabet soup of Medicare — multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N — can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this ...

Medigap: Higher premiums buy stable costs, nationwide network, and less bureaucracy. MA: Low premiums trade freedom for local ...

To find the best Medicare coverage for your needs, set up an account on Medicare.gov, where you can research coverage and drug plans and providers. If you have questions, talk with a Medicare ...

Annual changes in Medicare rules, costs and benefits can be challenging, but for the more than 68 million Americans 65 and ...

Nearly 69 million Americans who are disabled or 65 or older receive health insurance through Medicare. Most of them must ...

Supplemental coverage isn't mandatory when you enroll in Medicare, and some retirees may be able to manage without it. But ...

As health plans withdraw from certain Medicare Advantage markets, some are finding new business opportunities customizing coverage for the sickest Americans. The big picture: Private Medicare is ...

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage typically cover inhalers for COPD. But you may still be responsible for a portion of the cost. If you have chronic obstructive ...

Reaching Medicare age is a big milestone, one that can feel like a payoff after years of working, paying taxes and worrying about covering the costs of health insurance. But while Medicare is a ...

Generally, Medicare Part D and Part C plans that include drug coverage should cover simvastatin or other commonly prescribed cholesterol medications. Simvastatin (Zocor) is available as an oral tablet ...

Medicare Part B may cover breast pumps as durable medical equipment (DME) when prescribed by a healthcare professional for home use. Typically, the annual deductible must be met before 80% of costs ...