Discover how Medicare provides healthcare to those 65 and older. Learn about eligibility, coverage options, and how to enroll in this U.S. government program.

As people age, they may require more health care yet become less equipped to care for themselves. If this is true of one of your loved ones, it could be time to help them transition to a senior living ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront major series, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The series features analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...

Medicare Part A and Part B are two distinct Parts with their own completely separate areas of coverage and premiums. However, ...

The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program pays for your Medicare costs if you meet certain requirements for the income you make and assets you own. It will pay your Medicare Part A and B ...

Medicare premiums are the monthly payments people make to maintain their coverage. Individuals who meet certain income and resource limits may qualify for state help with their premiums. The Medicare ...

Some of 2026 changes have prompted significant concern, and experts have warned millions will lose access to health care ...

Dual eligibles are people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. Generally, you qualify for both because of your age, disability or condition, and/or income. Medicare is the primary coverage, and ...

Proposed changes to the United States’ Medicare and Medicaid programs could lead to thousands of additional deaths each year, a new Yale study reveals. Recent proposals to reduce program costs include ...

Some Medicare assistance program eligibility requirements and premium costs depend on your income and resources. Special rules apply to American Indian and Alaska Native people’s income. Other rules ...

An inheritance won’t affect your Medicare eligibility or benefits, but the extra income could raise some premiums or affect your eligibility for income-based programs. Medicare rules can be complex.