Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Medicare announced 15 lower drugs after a second round of negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. The drugs include ...

Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs) provide specialized coverage for elderly, disabled and terminally ill individuals who suffer from chronic conditions, need institutional care or qualify for ...

The share of fee-for-service Medicare enrollees choosing a Medicare Supplement plan rose to 41.4% in 2022, increasing for the fifth consecutive year, according to findings from a new AHIP report. The ...

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans are considered as an alternative to original Medicare, and the various plans offer different benefits. The choice of a plan depends on a person’s healthcare needs.

Medicare SELECT is a type of Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap) that pays for some out-of-pocket costs from Original Medicare. It is only available in certain states. To be eligible for ...

The two main types of Medicare advisors are independent insurance agents and brokers. A Medicare advisor is a licensed professional who can help a person evaluate and select the right Medicare plan ...

Medicare SNPs (Special Needs Plans) have coverage focused on specific health care needs like kidney failure or needing long-term care. You may be able to get an SNP if you live with a chronic or ...

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee’s recent advancement of the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening Coverage Act by a 43-0 vote is encouraging momentum in the effort to get this ...

A former colleague contacted me recently to discuss the many decisions involved in signing up for Medicare. I was impressed by Joe’s diligent research when considering which type of Medicare coverage ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, commends the expansion of CGM Medicare coverage to ...