A, B, C, and D. Learn what each of these Medicare parts covers, including hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage.

Medicare is a vital social safety net for some of America's most vulnerable citizens. The program provides health care coverage for everything from routine medical treatment to hospital visits to ...

Most U.S. citizens age 65 or older qualify for free Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), but you will be responsible for ...

It’s important to notify Medicare about your workers’ compensation (workers’ comp). If CMS doesn’t review your settlement, you may have to pay Medicare back, or it may deny some of your medical claims ...

Does Medicare require prior authorization? Medicare Advantage plans often require prior authorization. But these coverage reviews are rare for original Medicare. That distinction changes in 2026. Many ...

More than half of people who receive Medicare opt for Medicare Advantage (Part C) over Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). The two aren’t interchangeable, though. Whereas benefits through Original ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. My back hurts so bad I can’t straighten up. My back pain is ...

Dear Toni: I turn 65 on Oct. 20 and am preparing to retire in February. I have a question about my enrollment timing. I will work through January to help with the transition of my job responsibilities ...