This Medicare premium will go up 9.7% in 2026, and it could affect Social Security payments. How older adults can prepare for higher health care costs

The rising cost for this coverage doesn’t appear to be happening in a vacuum, as health care costs in general are on the rise ...
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Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know

Established in 1965, Medicare and Medicaid are two separate, government-run health insurance programs that provide essential health care coverage for specific populations. If you've ever wondered ...

Medicare costs rise in 2026 — Why are Medicare costs rising in 2026, and how will higher Part B premiums, deductibles, and IRMAA affect retirees’ monthly budgets?

Medicare costs are rising again in 2026, with higher Part B premiums, deductibles, and hospital charges confirmed by CMS.

2026 changes to Medicare & Medicaid

Some of 2026 changes have prompted significant concern, and experts have warned millions will lose access to health care ...
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What’s Changing for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in 2026 — and Why It Matters

From a 2.8% Social Security COLA to higher Medicare premiums and new drug-price caps, here’s what’s changing in 2026 — and why the future of these programs is under pressure.

CMS’ BALANCE Model Aims To Resolve Medicare Coverage Of Weight-Loss Drugs

CMS has launched the BALANCE Model, a five-year test to lower costs & expand Medicare access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs while ...
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Medicare costs: 3 key changes in 2026

They add that there could be changes in medical services coverage as well as deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. Experts are urging Medicare recipients to carefully research their options for next ...
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New Medicare Program Changes Hospital Care—What You Need to Know

On January 1,the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched their new Transforming Episode Accountability Model ...

First negotiated Medicare drug prices go into effect Jan. 1

In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act authorized and required Health and Human Services for the first time to negotiate the ...

What Medicare’s New TEAM Hospital Payment Model Will Mean For Seniors

TEAM may encourage hospitals to improve the quality of the care their patients receive after being discharged. But it also ...
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For seniors on Medicare Advantage, lower costs can mean gambling with health care

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, prior authorizations and claim denials complicate this increasingly popular ...