Discover how Medicare provides healthcare to those 65 and older. Learn about eligibility, coverage options, and how to enroll ...

To get Medicare when you're under 65, first you have to apply for Social Security disability benefits. Then, after a two-year waiting period, your Medicare health insurance benefits will begin.

Big changes have come to Medicare’s prescription drug coverage, known as Part D, in 2026 that could affect how you pay for ...

Medicare Plan F gives you the best benefits of any of the 10 Medicare Supplement plans. Plan F is popular, and it's expensive. The average cost of Plan F is $199 per month, which is on top of the $185 ...

To learn more about the new verification process, including what documents you will need to confirm your identity, keep ...

The new ID update aims to reduce fraud and streamline Medicare processes online. ID.me announced its new contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to streamline processes on ...

In February 2025, a rumor spread that Medicare would stop covering telehealth services — which allow patients to access health care remotely using digital technology — as of April 1, 2025. On Feb. 20, ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What steps do I need to take to appeal a denied Medicare claim? — Frustrated Retiree Dear Frustrated, If ...

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage typically cover inhalers for COPD. But you may still be responsible for a portion of the cost. If you have chronic obstructive ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the best Medicare coverage options for COVID-vaccinated retirees to travel? My wife and I will both turn 65 soon and would like to know which Medicare plans are best for ...

A person can see any urologist who accepts Medicare Part B, but those with Medicare Advantage (Part C) may need a referral and see a provider within their plan’s network. A urologist is a medical ...

False claims can also damage a person’s medical record. Fake diagnoses, incorrect allergy information, or fraudulent hospice ...