The Daily Overview on MSN

3 Medicare changes in 2026 that retirees are going to hate

Retirees counting on stable Medicare costs in 2026 are in for some unpleasant surprises, as several rule changes will ...
ConsumerAffairs

AARP: Negotiated Medicare drug prices could cut seniors’ costs in half

AARP says Medicare’s new drug price negotiations could save seniors billions of dollars each year Average price cuts across ...
FOX8 Cleveland

Medicare costs are rising in 2026. Here’s how to save during open enrollment

(NerdWallet) – Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) believe Medicare benefits will be reduced under the current administration, according to a recent NerdWallet survey. For some, a reduction in ...

Former White House advisor on the real reason your health care costs are going up: Medicare’s doctor pay gap

For years, Medicare has paid more for services and procedures provided in a hospital than in a physician practice.
Becker's Hospital Review

Making Sense of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Essential Changes & Strategic Impact

Let’s start with the headline figure that’s got everyone talking: The conversion factor dropped to $32.3465 for 2025 from $33.2875 in 2024. This 2.83% reduction might seem modest in isolation, but ...
National Law Review

CMS Proposes GLOBE and GUARD Drug Pricing Models to Reduce Medicare Costs

CMS has proposed two mandatory Medicare drug pricing models: the GLOBE Model (for Part B drugs) and the GUARD Model (for Part ...

What happens to FEHB coverage if you skip Medicare Part B?

Federal retirees do not lose or downgrade their Federal Employees Health Benefits coverage when they turn 65, even if they ...
Woman's World on MSN

New Medicare program changes hospital care: What you need to know

On January 1,the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched their new Transforming Episode Accountability Model ...
KCUR 89.3 FM

For seniors on Medicare Advantage, lower costs can mean gambling with health care

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, prior authorizations and claim denials complicate this increasingly popular ...
AOL

How Much Does Medicare Cost Per Month?

The amount you pay each month for Medicare, called the premium, depends on various individual factors. These factors include the coverage you choose, your income, the medications you take, and your ...