Medicare Is More Broken Than We Thought
By Oct. 1, at least 2 million seniors will have received alarming notices: Their health plans — which they get through Medicare Advantage, the version
October 5, 2026
By Oct. 1, at least 2 million seniors will have received alarming notices: Their health plans — which they get through Medicare Advantage, the version
Seven qualifying life-changing events can help you avoid Medicare premium surcharges if your income has decreased. These events include death of a spouse, marriage, divorce
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.”
Democratic congressional members and candidates are already planning to use any midterm election gains to expand health coverage, including boosting Affordable Care Act subsidies, reversing
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The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is a nonpartisan, independent legislative branch agency that provides the U.S. Congress with analysis and policy advice on the
In December 2024, Marjorie Tingley’s adult sons received an urgent email from the dementia care unit at Vista Grande Villa, a Michigan senior living community.
Big changes continue for Medicare drug coverage in 2026. The coverage gap, also known as the donut hole, was officially eliminated on December 31, 2024.
KFF Health News contributor Erin Rode discussed California prison heat protections on KVPR’s Central Valley Daily on Sept. 24. Click here to hear Rode on
Workers’ Compensation pays for health care items or services related to job-related illness or injury. Medicare generally does not pay for injuries or illnesses/diseases covered
Medicare tax is a federal employment tax that funds Medicare Part A, which provides hospital insurance coverage for people 65 and older and those with
The San Vicente de Paúl Nursing Home in the South Bronx hasn’t admitted a patient since December 2024. ArchCare, which operates the facility, has reduced