How Medicare Advantage works and what to consider when choosing a plan

For those enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan, this year brings some surprising new trends. Here's what to pay attention ...

What to watch out for in your 2026 Medicare Advantage plan

Millions of seniors with Medicare Advantage plans can expect slimmed-down benefits, loftier premiums, and a reduced selection ...

Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers

Some might also consider switching to Medicare Advantage plans with prescription coverage. But those plans can have more ...
STATOpinion

Stop overloading older adults with Medicare plan choices

Nearly 69 million Americans who are disabled or 65 or older receive health insurance through Medicare. Most of them must ...
Healthline

Medicare’s Free Phone Number and Other Contacts

Medicare has a free phone number, with staff available 24/7. You can call for queries relating to Original Medicare plans. Other plans may have different contact information. You can contact Medicare ...

These States Have The Best—And Worst—Medicare Services

Medicare beneficiaries may have better health care, depending on the state where they live. Beneficiaries in rural states, in ...
The Commonwealth Fund

State Scorecard on Medicare Performance

This scorecard assesses how well Medicare is working for Americans, offering insights about the sources of variation that ...

Ignoring your Medicare Annual Notice of Change could cost you thousands

Medicare's ANOC details critical 2026 changes to premiums, drug coverage, and provider networks. In the first of a five-part ...

BBB Scam Alert: Beware of healthcare cons during open enrollment

News 19’s Ellie Byrd sat down with Karen Reeves, the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama to find ...

Medicare coverage confusion, and sticker shock, spur record call volume in Minnesota

"It ranges from pure anger to tears," said Kelli Jo Greiner, describing the first few days of Medicare open enrollment.

LCMC prepares to go out-of-network with UnitedHealthcare amid contract negotiations

No agreements have been met as the deadline for LCMC and UnitedHealthcare contract negotiations approaches. Here is what ...

Understanding Parts of Medicare: A Through N Explained

The alphabet soup of Medicare — multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N — can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this ...