The U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion on Wednesday—just two months after it reached $37 ...

At the core of the government shutdown is a debate about the extension of health insurance subsidies under the Affordable ...

Ah, fall—the season of pumpkin spice, political ads, and the annual flood of cheery voices promising to “simplify” your ...

The federal government shutdown continues on Monday, Oct. 20, marking the third-longest shutdown in U.S. history, surpassed ...

The current government shutdown continues with no end in sight. Services are being pared back, though not Social Security and Medicare. If the past offers a clue, the current stalemate may end when ...

There's some good news on that front: Certain government agencies operate on a permanent funding basis and should continue to operate pretty much as they always do, even during a protracted shutdown.

Consumers have one major defense against rising costs, shrinking provider networks and disappearing benefits: Medicare’s fall ...

Annual changes in Medicare rules, costs and benefits can be challenging, but for the more than 68 million Americans 65 and ...

Private Medicare Advantage can include more types of coverage than traditional plans, but it doesn't necessarily deliver more ...

Premium jumps, diminished options and changes with out-of-pocket spending rules mark the start of open enrollment this week.

Medicare recipients face higher out-of-pocket costs and fewer Part D options as enrollment begins Wednesday through Dec. 7, ...