Part A (inpatient hospital) costs: The 2026 Part A deductible will increase by $60 from 2025 to $1,736. This deductible ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA is 2.8%, but a nearly 10% Medicare Part B premium hike will consume a large portion of it. Find out what this means for your budget.

Dear Rusty: I’m a retired Navy veteran who is going to be turning 65 years old this year. My question is concerning mandatory Medicare sign-up requirements. Why do I have to sign up for Medicare ...

A few weeks ago, when Vicki Stearn, 68, tried to schedule a virtual visit with her doctor, she was told Medicare — at least ...

Medicare Part B premiums will likely increase in 2026. Preliminary estimates say costs could go up by more than $20 per month. You may need to explore different options to figure out how to cover what ...

Claims for telehealth services provided to patients in their homes and outside of rural areas are among the claims for services that still face a payment pause. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...

In light of the continuing government shutdown, CMS will continue to process and pay held claims in a timely manner with the exception of select claims for services impacted by the expired provisions.

Daniel Payne reports on how the health industry and Washington influence and impact each other. He joined STAT in 2025 after covering health care at POLITICO. You can reach Daniel on Signal at danielp ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Medicare’s long-term financial outlook is in dire straits. While spending is already historically high, the Congressional Budget ...

With the fall enrollment season underway, scammers are going after people who depend on Medicare and SNAP. Officials in Wisconsin and across the U.S. say fraudsters are using phone calls, fake apps, ...

UnitedHealth Group is facing legal challenges on multiple fronts, including federal investigations into its Medicare billing practices and calls for a congressional investigation into its nursing home ...

Medicare fee-for-service payment rates under the PFS have struggled to keep pace with inflation. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), between 2001 and 2025, Medicare physician pay ...