Making decisions on whether to enroll in Medicare for many federal retirees could depend on how it interacts with existing ...

Your Social Security adjustment is supposed to offset inflation, but one critical expense is moving much faster than the rest ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. On November 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...

This will mark the first time the Medicare Part B premiums top $200 a month. The cost for Medicare Part B premiums will rise about 10% in 2026, wiping away about one-third of the Social Security ...

Social Security beneficiaries will see their payments rise by 2.8% in January 2026, when the new cost‑of‑living adjustment ...

The Part B premium hike could have been worse, the Trump administration said. Still, it’s likely to pressure the pocketbooks of millions of seniors, and could drive more into Medicare Advantage plans.

The 9.7% increase in the cost of Medicare Part B premiums for 2026 is due to several factors, including projected growth in Medicare Advantage and outpatient care next year Medicare Part B premiums ...

Medicare Advantage plans are known for offering extra benefits beyond what original Medicare offers, and one such benefit gaining popularity is the Medicare Part B giveback, sometimes called the ...

The standard Medicare Part A premium is jumping to $565 a month, a sharp increase that will catch some older adults and ...

For millions of Americans, including federal employees and annuitants, Social Security and Medicare represent foundational pillars of retirement, providing financial support and health care coverage.

Medicare Part B is funded through taxes deposited into trust funds, beneficiary monthly premiums, and additional funds approved through Congress. Medicare is the federal healthcare program for adults ...