There are millions of older Americans who rely on Medicare for health coverage. And if you're retiring this year, you may be gearing up to enroll as well. But it's important to know the ins and ...

In such cases, a doctor may refer them to a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Medicare will cover temporary care in an SNF if a person meets certain criteria. To qualify for Medicare Part A coverage ...

In Medicare, the term “managed care plans” refers to Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offered by private companies contracted by Medicare. These plans work in place of your Original Medicare ...

Jennifer Lagemann is a former family caregiver, as well as a professional caregiver and administrator at home care agencies. She works as a writer and researcher, helping care providers create ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. As you approach age 65, navigating Medicare and all of its parts and plans may sound daunting, but it can be easier than you think.

Medicare, by contrast, generally covers those 65 or older. For older Americans with low incomes, Medicaid covers out-of-pocket costs for Medicare. Such people are commonly called "dual eligibles ...

MELROSE, Iowa (KCCI) — A southern Iowa woman is sharing her story in hopes of preventing others from falling victim to Medicare fraud. Florene Schroeder said she received a call from an unknown ...

AARP is a well-known company that offers supplemental health insurance for senior citizens looking to fill gaps in their Medicare coverage. The company offers eight Medicare plans through United ...

The Medicare donut hole was a colloquial term for a gap in prescription drug coverage in Medicare Part D. However, as of 2025, Medicare has closed the donut hole and replaced it with a cost cap.

Ordinary people confuse Medicare and Medicaid all the time. However, when the person pegged to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gets the two programs mixed up ...

DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A Macomb County pharmacist was among four pharmacy owners sentenced in a federal investigation involving over $13 million in losses to Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross ...