The rising cost for this coverage doesn’t appear to be happening in a vacuum, as health care costs in general are on the rise ...

Discover how Medicare provides healthcare to those 65 and older. Learn about eligibility, coverage options, and how to enroll in this U.S. government program.

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

Medicare Part B covers outpatient care. The cost of Part B is increasing substantially in 2026. For seniors on Social Security, that increase will eat into their upcoming cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the Medicare Part B premium and how much does it cost? Here’s how it works, why it changes, and how it affects monthly payments.

There's a reason many older workers push themselves to remain employed until they turn 65. Age 65 is when Medicare eligibility generally begins. And without Medicare or employer-subsidized insurance, ...

In 2026, the standard monthly Medicare Part B premium is rising from $185 to $202.90, an increase of $17.90 per month. That's a pretty large jump from one year to the next, especially when you ...

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

Medicare Part B covers visits with your doctor and other outpatient services. Part C (Medicare Advantage) bundles the main components of Medicare into one comprehensive plan. If you’re shopping around ...

Medicare coverage for people 65+ comes in four parts: Part A (care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice and at home; Part B (doctor’s bills, outpatient care, medical equipment, preventive ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced Medicare Part B premiums for 2021, and the base premium increases just 2.7% from $144.60 a month to $148.50 a month. That $3.90 monthly ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the 2018 premium for Part B of Medicare will remain at $134 a month. But even with no change, millions of Social Security ...