Millenson is president of Health Quality Advisors. Open enrollment season for Medicare, which began Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7, triggers a deluge of information about various options. Since I’m a health ...

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, ...

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people ages 65 years and over and those with specific health conditions. People eligible for Medicare receive help paying for healthcare costs ...

If you want to help your aging parents with their medical decisions or assist with their Medicare enrollment, you’ll need to request authorization from the government insurance program. If your ...

While your Medicare coverage typically renews automatically each year, it’s wise to review your plan annually to ensure it still meets your needs. In certain situations, such as with Medicare ...

Dawn Nici was formally the deputy editor for consumer finance at Forbes Advisor. Her more than 20 years of experience in financial and business reporting include coverage of the New York Stock ...

A person becomes eligible for Medicare when they reach 65 years of age. However, people ages 62 and younger can qualify if they meet specific requirements. Medicare is a federal health insurance plan ...

Medicare starts at age 65, or earlier for those living with certain disabilities. The actual date of coverage depends on when you sign up. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from ...

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...

The Medicare open enrollment period is like candy for scammers, with all the elements for a good con. During this time, seniors provide vital personal information to Medicare, which scammers may use ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is notifying 946,801 Medicare beneficiaries that their personal data may have been exposed due to a security vulnerability in the MOVEit file ...

Nearly 1 million Medicare beneficiaries are being warned that their personal information may have been compromised in a cybersecurity incident last year. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ...