During the Great Recession, artist Jeannie Friedman was hit hard. “I was always very self-sufficient financially,” she says. “I lost my savings and my house and moved from upstate New York in ...

Medicare makes healthcare more affordable for seniors, but it isn’t free. For many retirees, out-of-pocket costs can eat into already tight monthly budgets, forcing frustrating budget cuts elsewhere.

For many individuals, state-run assistance programs can help cover certain Medicare costs, including premiums. Eligibility criteria vary, but your monthly income and resource level are two important ...

A reader wrote in asking whether any help exists for Medicare Part B premiums, which in 2026 run $202.90 a month. Good question. The programs that exist to cover these costs are among the most ...

In June 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a budget reconciliation bill titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The legislation proposes a number of administrative changes to ...

Accountable care organizations saved Medicare $2.4 billion last year, according to new federal data. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released (PDF) the latest results from the Medicare ...