Looking to reduce your Medicare costs in retirement? Here are 3 smart moves

If there's one expense that tends to increase among retirees, it's healthcare. Fidelity puts the average cost of it in retirement at $165,000. Read More

NAIFA: Medicare Advantage cuts to agent commissions 'extremely detrimental' to beneficiaries - Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet

"The announcements by Medicare Advantage organizations to eliminate compensation undercut the agents’ abilities to serve their clients and could have the unfortunate impact of reducing consumer ... Read More

UnitedHealth Cuts Commissions On Some Medicare Advantage Plans

UnitedHealth Group Inc. is cutting commissions for brokers on some Medicare Advantage plans, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg News, a move that appears designed to discourage agents ... Read More

SENIOR CHALLENGES: Medicare could face cuts with new budget - Yahoo

Medicare and Medicaid have both been making the rounds in the news and on social media during the budget discussions in the House of Representatives. The House has now passed the budget by a vote ... Read More

Medicare Advantage plans squeeze billions more from federal government, study says - UPI

Medicare Advantage plans are squeezing billions out of the federal government by billing more for patient care, a new study says. Medicare Advantage plans received an extra $33 billion in revenue ... Read More

Insurers cut Medicare Advantage plans, leaving thousands to find new coverage - Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet

Thousands of Oregon seniors are set to lose their health plans as some Medicare Advantage carriers cut their offerings in response to rising costs. In all, more than 12,000 Oregon seniors will ... Read More

Election outcome could bring big changes to Medicare - CBS News

How the U.S. election plays out could have a major impact on the millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare. Here's what to know. Read More

Why Medicare Advantage enrollees should bring extra scrutiny to bear this open enrollment season - oregonlive

Teague said Medicare Advantage carriers that offer drug coverage could shoulder more patient costs given the government’s new $2,000 out-of-pocket maximum for drug costs under Medicare Part D. Read More

Insurer lobby blames government policies for 2025 Medicare Advantage market makeup

Two people walk inside a Medicare Services office on May 15, 2006 in New York City. A key lobbying group for Medicare Advantage insurers is ringing warning bells about beneficiary disruptions to ... Read More

Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You? - Kiplinger

Advantage plans can provide additional benefits beneficiaries can't get through original Medicare for no or a low monthly premium. But there are also cons to this insurance you need to consider. Read More

Congress eyes cuts in popular Medicare Advantage plans; extra benefits at risk - Arizona Daily Star

WASHINGTON — When Doug Morris joined Medicare last spring, the retired college professor went right to work reading the handbook that explained his benefits, expenses and rights. Read More

Election outcome could bring big changes to Medicare

In 2023, Medicare Advantage plans cost the government and taxpayers about 6% — or $27 billion — more than original Medicare, though some research shows they provide better care. Read More