Medicare is a government program that provides health insurance coverage for senior citizens age 65 years and older, the disabled of any age, and to anyone suffering from end-stage renal disease.

However, choosing Medicare coverage and selecting the best plan can be a confusing, daunting process. Understanding the basics of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medigap coverage is an important ...

You are automatically enrolled at age 65. Medicare includes a mind-numbing maze of coverage, rules and regulations. Basic Medicare comes in two parts: A and B. Medicare Part A provides coverage if ...

Anyone approaching Medicare eligibility may be concerned about their future out-of-pocket spending on health care. Medicare ...

Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of ...

The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) announced today that Medicare Basics, an in-person seminar, is slated for the following dates and locations, weather permitting: ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a tough confirmation process, seeming unable to understand Medicare and Medicaid. Yet the Senate ...

Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., questioned Kennedy about basic components of the public health insurance program geared toward seniors, including what services Medicare Part A covers. “Medicare Part A is ...

Medigap plans are standardized, which means they all provide the same basic benefits. However, some plans may offer additional benefits. Once a person decides on a plan, Medicare will provide ...

Part C is an alternative to Original Medicare that private companies offer. It must cover the same basic services, including inpatient and outpatient mental health care. Many Part C plans also ...

Someone with a Medicare Advantage plan may also need to visit an in-network laboratory to ensure lower out-of-pocket costs. The blood chemistry test, also called a basic metabolic panel (BMP ...