medicare

Senators urge Medicare to let seniors to change drug plans over inaccurate info

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Medicare revamped its online plan finder this year and the senators said they've gotten numerous complaints from people in their states about inaccurate information on drug pricing and coverage.

Medicare's open enrollment can be confusing. Here are some last-minute tips.

By Philip Moeller

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7.

2020 brings more private insurance plans for Medicare patients. Here's why you need to look closely

By Philip Moeller

Nearly 15 percent more Medicare Advantage plans will be available to patients in 2020.

1 in 2 seriously ill Medicare enrollees struggles with bills

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Prescription drug cost is the leading problem, according to a study published Monday.

Ransomware and data breaches linked to uptick in fatal heart attacks

By Nsikan Akpan

Another unintended consequence of electronic medical records has been revealed.

These tips can help you navigate Medicare's updated online tool

By Philip Moeller

The new Plan Finder tool, which has some improvements, could cause confusion for Medicare beneficiaries making their annual enrollment selections, columnist Philip Moeller writes.

Trump administration proposes overhauling Medicare fraud rules

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

A major focus is to try to improve follow-up care for patients after they are discharged from hospitals, an area in which Medicare is increasingly holding hospitals accountable.

Column: What seniors should know about Trump's Medicare executive order

By Philip Moeller

The executive order has been billed as the president’s alternative to Democrats’ Medicare for All plans.

WATCH: Trump announces Medicare executive order in Florida

By Kevin Freking, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Florida is Trump’s favorite state for rallies before appreciative crowds: He’s held seven there since taking office.

Private insurers are improperly rejecting Medicare drug claims, watchdog finds

By Philip Moeller

Insurers initially rejected about 84 million prescription drug coverage claims made under Medicare Part D that should have been approved, a government report found.