Medicare

If you or a family member lives in an assisted living facility, you know that assisted living costs continue to rise every year. But did you know some of those costs may be tax deductible?...

A tentative deal on Senate health reform legislation would reportedly allow individuals age 55 to 64 . . .

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has unveiled a one- to five-star rating system for nursing homes to help consumers select a facility...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has announced the 2016 Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurances . . .

Medicare Advantage plans are a popular alternative to regular Medicare because the plans often offer lower out-of-pocket costs, but buyers need to make sure they know what they are paying for.

A new Medicare rule will promote earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Medicare will now reimburse primary care doctors who conduct an Alzheimer's evaluation and offer information about care planning to elderly patients with cognitive impairment.

One of President-elect’s Donald Trump's campaign promises was to repeal the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, which would have implications for everyone covered by the insurance, but it could also adversely affect Medicare beneficiaries.

Some recipients of Medicare’s hospice benefit will no longer be forced to make a wrenching choice. A pilot program will allow selected Medicare beneficiaries to receive hospice care while also receiving curative treatment from their doctors.

After holding steady at $104.90 a month for four years, the standard Medicare Part B premium that most recipients pay will rise 4 percent to $109 a month.  ...