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This "birthday rule" for Medigap insurance can help participants in certain states save big money by purchasing cheaper plans ...

The number of psychiatrists submitting more than 10 claims to Medicare Part B decreased by 16.8% from 2014 to 2022.

When you turn 65, you become eligible for Medicare, a federal health insurance program designed to help with the cost of ...

Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on if and how he would reform Medicaid and Medicare during his first confirmation ...

There are millions of Americans who rely on Medicare for health coverage. And if you're retiring this year, you may be ...

The General Enrollment Period provides an opportunity to make up for a past oversight — the failure to enroll in Part B.

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within 3 months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period. The period ...

Medicare is big business. It changes a little or a lot every year, and millions have strong opinions about it.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for HHS secretary, seemed unfamiliar with the massive insurance program during last week’s ...

Medicare may cover medically necessary deviated septum surgery, but there are specific rules and exclusions to be aware of.