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 enrollees can expect new rules and benefits in 2026. Even if you have original Medicare, which tends to have stability in hospital and medical coverage, you should be aware of changes to ...

Each year, Medicare beneficiaries are given the opportunity to select a new plan for the upcoming year during the Open Enrollment Period. This year, Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and will run ...

As we approach 2026, Medicare beneficiaries need to be aware of upcoming changes to Part D, the private prescription drug coverage. While some crucial figures have already been confirmed and finalized ...

As we age, prescription medications often become an essential part of managing our health. Whether it’s for controlling blood pressure, treating diabetes or easing arthritis pain, the cost of ...

Missing deadlines is almost never a good thing, and that’s especially true when it comes to Medicare, the federal health insurance program for retirees. Nearly 70 million Americans are enrolled ...

As you navigate the current Medicare open enrollment period (October 15 to December 7), you are confronted by a perplexing financial paradox within the system. On one hand, you are seeing average ...

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will ...

Dear Toni: I delayed enrolling in Medicare Part B because I was working with employer benefits. I recently turned 70 and retired Jan. 1. I have enrolled in a Medicare supplement Plan G and Part D ...