Medicare changes implementation begins in 2026 with decade-long financial implications. Provisions range from PAYGO sequestrations to eligibility restrictions for immigrant groups. Below is a detailed ...

That means: Doctors may stop taking Medicare. Services you rely on (mental health, rehab, cancer screenings) might not be covered anymore. You’ll wait longer. Pay more. Get less. PAYGO doesn’t care if ...

This funding shortfall could force nursing homes to reduce services or shut down entirely. Medicare Reductions: While not directly cutting Medicare, the bill’s increase in the federal deficit would ...

One of the biggest discussions was whether the changes made to Medicare by the previous administration with statutes included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would be kept in place or ...

Here’s why Medicare Advantage fails America’s elderly by Pramod Pinnamaneni and Nitya Thummalachetty, opinion contributors - 06/11/25 2:00 PM ET ...

There are several common Medicare scams, and it's important to know what to look out for to avoid getting scammed. Here's what to know about fraud.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency that oversees health coverage programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Senate Republicans appear less likely to try to make changes to Medicare Advantage as part of their massive tax and spending bill, Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday. Cramer raised the idea … ...

Medicare eligibility for dummies You'll typically become eligible for Medicare when you turn 65. It's also possible to get Medicare at any age if you have Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) or kidney failure ...

So, for example, if the Medicare-approved amount for your breast reconstruction was $6,000, Medicare would pay $4,800, and you’d pay $1,200. Part B also has a monthly premium.