Medicare, Shutdown and Health Workers
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In 2025, Medicare beneficiaries pay $185 per month for their Part B premiums. This is up a little more than $10 over the $174.70 Part B premiums in 2024. Some high earners can pay nearly $629 per month, though this is uncommon.
Half of American seniors are enrolled in traditional Medicare, meanwhile another half rely on privatized Medicare.
Both plans offer healthcare coverage but differ greatly when it comes to accessing care. Learn how they work, benefits and drawbacks when comparing coverage choice.
As Medicare open enrollment begins, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about pervasive scams that could lead to identity theft or financial loss.
Trump warned at the press conference that if an agreement is not reached with the Democrats, programs like Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare will be in danger. There are currently no changes to Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid as the government shutdown, which just reached its third week, continues.
Seniors can switch between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, or change Part D drug coverage. Plans change
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
"I was required to pay into these programs with the understanding that they’d be there if I needed them. They’re stealing our money."
Medicare open enrollment should operate like normal despite the government shutdown affecting thousands of federal employees.