The average Medicare-covered nursing home stay is only 22 days, and Medicare does not pay for non-skilled assistance with ...

Medicare Part B premiums may jump 11.6% in 2026 to $206.50, impacting Social Security benefits. Here's what seniors need to ...

Medicare is expanding its drug price negotiation program to include 15 more medications, including popular drugs like Ozempic ...

In 2026, Medicare participants will pay more for their health care. Part B costs are expected to rise more than 10%. Here's ...

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With major changes expected for Medicaid in 2026, is Medicare also changing? It's a question many may be asking, as confusion around both Government funded healthcare programs swirl.

U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander signed onto a letter alongside 41 other U.S. representatives asking Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator ...

Insurers are planning to scale back benefits, trim plans and exit from markets. Investors are cheering.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, discussed the impending changes to the ...

A new study reveals that Medicare and older adults are spending $4.4 billion a year on medical services that offer low or no ...

Dually classifying allows urban facilities to benefit from rural health programs, even as many rural facilities struggle financially and are at high risk of closure, researchers wrote.