WASHINGTON – The Medicare program will continue during the current government shutdown, but other activities, such as policy and rulemaking, may not continue, according to a contingency plan posted to ...

While a government shutdown won't prevent Social Security checks from going out or interrupt Medicare coverage, parts of the programs may slow down or shutter for the duration.

To qualify for home healthcare under Medicare, you’ll need to show that you are “homebound” due to illness and injury via a doctor’s examination and recommendation. However, you’ll first need to be ...

Dear Toni: I’m enrolled in Medicare but have not received my “Medicare & You” handbook. I need to make some changes, and I’m concerned about what I should do during the fall Medicare season. I need to ...

A previous version of this column misstated the ability for people to enroll in Medigap if their Medicare Advantage plan is shut down. The column has been corrected. If you have a 2025 Medicare Part D ...

The state’s insurance commissioner said the Medicare Advantage insurance market for senior citizens is “collapsing” and warned that some parts of the state will have no access or only a single carrier ...

Don't underestimate health care costs when planning for retirement. It's likely to be one of your largest expenses, especially as life-spans extend. According to the 2025 Fidelity Retiree Health Care ...

Medicare generally covers the COVID-19 vaccine, including all updated versions, at no cost to beneficiaries. However, some people have been charged or turned away due to recent issues with pharmacy ...

If you have legal blindness, you may qualify for early Medicare enrollment. Original Medicare covers some vision care, while Advantage plans may offer additional coverage options. Part D can cover ...

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Primary care physicians are often called the quarterbacks of healthcare because they coordinate and direct patients’ journeys through the medical system. On a typical NFL team, the quarterback is the ...

If you’re over 65 and planning a summer vacation, there’s something far more important than remembering to pack sunscreen. You need to ensure you’ll have health coverage in the event of a medical ...