If you’re turning 65 or planning for Medicare, you may have heard about “Medigap” — extra coverage that helps fill in the ...

Although Medicare helps cover the costs of most medical services, it's essential that you still plan for out-of-pocket expenses and understand that it's not truly "free" health care. In this ...

As fall arrives, your mailbox starts filling up again, and one piece of mail is more important than the rest. Each September, ...

A new analysis finds Puerto Rico’s Medicare Advantage enrollees face significantly higher mortality rates tied to lower ...

Last year, seniors picking Medicare coverage faced some tough choices. This year might be even worse. The enrollment period for 2026 Medicare coverage starts Wednesday, and it is likely to be a ...

Plan B is one option for Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap). It can help cover certain costs associated with Original Medicare (parts A and B), such as copayments and deductibles. Medigap is ...

Maryland seniors are left frustrated after learning that their Medicare Advantage plans will terminate at the end of the year (Photo by Getty Images). Walkersville resident Marlene Eyler, 74, works as ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building is seen, April 5, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would ...

Medicare Advantage, the private-plan alternative to traditional Medicare, may finally see a hiccup in its blistering subscriber growth. Enrollment in Medicare Advantage is projected to be 34 million ...

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Over the last few weeks, dozens of Medicare Advantage plans have been canceled, leaving many seniors panicking about their insurance coverage. Health insurers say rising hospital and ...

The insurance division of Sentara Health is departing from some Medicare Advantage programs and, in a related move, the system is laying off about 220 employees. Sentara Health Plans said its removal ...