How a coordinated care team and other support can help you manage chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

Before I enroll in Medicare, I want to be sure I am asking the right questions, not just filling out forms. These six checks help me match my health needs, tax situation, and timing to the right coverage,

Medicare costs are climbing in 2026, raising questions about whether supplemental coverage makes financial sense.

Starting in 2026, Medicare will implement a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket drug spending. This change is in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Part A (inpatient hospital) costs: The 2026 Part A deductible will increase by $60 from 2025 to $1,736. This deductible starts over every 60 days, or six times a year. Skilled nursing is included under Part A, and the 2026 costs will be $0 copay per day for days 1-20 and $217 per day for days 21-100.

Smart Medigap Plans, a Texas-based Medicare insurance agency, has expanded its service offerings to address the increasing demand for personalized Medicare guidance as approximately 10,000 Americans become eligible for Medicare daily nationwide.

Questions about the terminated Medicare Advantage plans and confusion from the federal government are driving a high number of calls for enrollment assistance.