While many older Americans have struggled with the rising cost of living in 2025, an increase in Part B Medicare premiums in 2026 likely won’t make things any easier. In fact, this increase packs a ...

Navigating the world of health insurance can be an overwhelming experience, but understanding what Medicare covers and does not cover is critical for older Americans seeking comprehensive medical ...

The new year will bring more bad news for Americans with traditional Medicare health insurance — but good news for those on ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. On November 8, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ...

Senior citizens with Medicare Part B will pay more for healthcare next year. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Medicare Part B premiums and the annual deductible will increase ...

Medicare Part B is medical insurance. Original Medicare forms when combining Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B. People often enroll in Part A and Part B together when they first become eligible ...

Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...

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.

The two core elements of Medicare, Part A and Part B, work together to provide health coverage after you turn 65. Neither, ...

Health care premiums will rise next year for the nearly 66 million Americans enrolled in the government’s Medicare program, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The standard ...

Question: I received a letter from Medicare saying I might have to sign up for Part B. What should I do? The letter you received from Medicare is part of an effort to make sure those eligible for Part ...