Choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage? Key changes in 2026, including new out-of-pocket limits and prior ...

The older you get, the more of a concern your health typically becomes—which means your health care decisions become ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C) differ primarily in cost and coverage. Original Medicare has government-set costs, while Medicare Advantage plan costs are determined ...

Medicare is the government health insurance program available for people age 65 and older and those under age 65 with qualifying disabilities and conditions, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease (also called ...

If you’re approaching 65, you’re about to reach a key milestone: becoming eligible for Medicare. And one of the biggest decisions you’ll face at this time is whether to enroll in original Medicare or ...

Open enrollment for Medicare starts soon, so it’s time to start thinking about what’s next for your healthcare. The public insurance is for people 65 and older, although some younger people who have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. There were two major announcements recently regarding prior approval of ...

Medicare's open enrollment period has been underway for more than a month now. And at this point, you have only a few more weeks to make changes to your health coverage for 2026. One option you may be ...

Alignment Health is an insurance company that offers various Medicare Advantage plans in California, Nevada, Texas, and North Carolina. Many of these plans offer premiums as low as $0 per month.

Star ratings can offer useful insight into how Medicare Advantage plans perform across various metrics. Earning an overall rating of 5 stars is rare and indicates superior quality, according to the ...

Shakeups paint a mixed picture for Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, while premiums and deductibles for Medicare Part B are set to increase next year. Many, or all, of the products ...

Original Medicare lets you see any provider that accepts Medicare, while Medicare Advantage may be a better option if you can’t afford a Medigap plan. Many, or all, of the products featured on this ...