Whether you're just signing up for Medicare, considering switching plans or helping a loved one navigate Medicare health insurance, comparing supplement plans is an important part of the process.

Medicare primarily operates a fee-for-service (FFS) payment system. This means that healthcare professionals and facilities bill Medicare for each service they provide, with itemized costs appearing ...

If you aren't happy with your current Medicare supplement plan or are feeling overwhelmed by choosing a plan, you'll find comfort in knowing that it's possible to switch Medicare supplement plans. You ...

Medicare is a lifeline for millions of Americans over 65, helping to cover hospital visits, doctor appointments and preventive care. But while Medicare Part A is generally free for those who qualify, ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront series, Supplemental Benefits in Medicare Advantage, featuring analysis and discussion from all stakeholder perspectives with the goal of ...

Hello and welcome to Health Affairs This Week. I'm your host, Jeff Beyers. We're recording on 06/12/2025. As a quick note, I know I've talked about the Insider Program a lot. We have a couple of ...

Medicare has provided health and economic security to millions of older and disabled Americans since 1965. Original Medicare includes Part A (hospital care) and Part B (doctor visits and outpatient ...

Emma Achola-Kothari, PhD, explains that Medicare beneficiaries younger than 65 years without supplemental coverage face greater financial and access barriers to care, while dual-eligible individuals ...

Medicare insures millions of older Americans, but it’s a complex program that requires seniors to research their options during their initial enrollment and subsequent renewal periods. Because this ...

As a result of the One Big, Beautiful Bill millions of Americans are likely to lose Medicare benefits in the next few years. This comes at a time when it is increasingly obvious the program needs to ...