The Biden administration Tuesday announced plans to provide coverage for a class of costly anti-obesity medications including Wegovy and Zepbound for those enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid.

Oz has supported Medicare Advantage, which is run by private insurers. With President-elect Donald Trump's recent announcement of former surgeon-turned-TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers ...

Many want to go further, giving Medicare the power to enter more negotiations over more drugs. Surprisingly, with policy makers focusing on the role of drug manufacturers, almost no attention has ...

Enrollees in original Medicare need to buy separate Part D drug coverage. The amount you spend on Part D will depend on the plan you choose. There are certain maximum costs that apply to all Part ...

If you’re on Medicare, you’re likely getting a barrage of mail or phone calls promising the latest and greatest ways to save on your health plans and expenses. And many of them stipulate that ...

If you’re over 65 and still working, and you are currently covered by an employer health insurance plan (through you or your spouse), it may make sense to sign up for Medicare now. But ...

It's free, simple and secure. To get Medicare when you're under 65, first you have to apply for Social Security disability benefits. Then, after a two-year waiting period, your Medicare health ...

It's free, simple and secure. The Medicare program is primarily funded through a combination of payroll taxes, general revenues and premiums paid by beneficiaries. Other sources of revenues include ...

Medicare preferred provider organizations (PPO) are one type of Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan. These plans have a list of in-network providers who cost less than out-of-network ...

The failure of Medicare physician payments to keep up with inflation is the greatest threat to maintaining patients' access to care. "The American Academy of Dermatology Association urgently calls ...

Every year there are changes to Medicare Advantage Plans and Social Security. Most years the changes are not dramatic. But this year the change in your Medicare Advantage plan may be dramatic.