Show financial editor Jean Chatzky has some major thoughts for Americans on Medicare, particularly about simplifying the ...

Because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) pays MA plans more for patients who are higher risk, having more diagnoses per patient increases payments. In contrast, traditional Medicare, ...

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The biggest disadvantage of Medicare Advantage is that you have fewer doctors to choose from when you get medical care. Plans can also cost more overall than Original Medicare if you have complex ...

A person can switch from a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan to a Medicare plan with a Medigap policy. However, an individual can do so only during certain periods, with a few exceptions.

Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-R) discussed Republicans' efforts to reduce Medicare and Medicaid fraud on Fox Business Monda.

Democratic California Rep. Ro Khanna was on the receiving end of a tongue-lashing from CNBC host Joe Kernen Thursday after ...

Federal prosecutors allege the companies caused the submission of false diagnosis codes to increase Medicare Advantage ...

Medicare SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is a free, one-on-one counseling service that answers questions about Medicare coverage and plan options. The service is available to ...

Medicare is supposed to simplify healthcare for seniors; however, the plethora of options reads like a ...

Providers' frustration with the private program is palpable, but there are actions they can take to alleviate its ...

Improved access to fitness opportunities can translate to better health and less need for costly medical interventions. Some health insurers have even recognized ...