Medicare

Some aspects of aging can take a mental as well as a physical toll on the elderly. Medicare will cover a portion of the cost...

Several changes are coming to Medigap plans, which supplement Medicare's coverage. . .

This book provides practical advice to help adult children navigate the complex emotional and bureaucratic terrain of caring for their parents.

As a result of the recently passed Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Medicare Part B premiums will rise only about 15 percent for about 16 million beneficiaries, and the Part B deductible will rise a similar amount. ...

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.  ...

While you are eligible to apply for Medicare when you are 65, there are circumstances where you might not want to, particularly if you are working full time for a larger employer or contributing to a health savings account.