Pairing Medicare coverage with your current health insurance

Pairing Medicare coverage with your current health insurance

As Americans approach age 65, many find themselves navigating the complex relationship between Medicare and other forms of health insurance, such as pairing employer-sponsored coverage, retiree health benefits, and COBRA continuation coverage. Understanding how these...
Don’t rely on Medicare or Medicaid for your long-term care

Don’t rely on Medicare or Medicaid for your long-term care

Americans are living longer than ever, and this trend is expected to continue. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 100 and older is expected to quadruple over the next 30 years, from an estimated 101,000 in 2024 to about 422,000 in 2054....
How a proposed Medicare Part E could benefit Americans

How a proposed Medicare Part E could benefit Americans

In June 2025, House Democrats Jimmy Gomez (CA) and Don Beyer (VA) reintroduced the Choose Medicare Act, with Senators Jeff Merkley (OR) and Chris Murphy (CT) sponsoring its Senate companion. The bill would establish a Medicare Part E: a public-option version of...
Four key Medicare changes to be aware of in 2025

Four key Medicare changes to be aware of in 2025

Takeaways Updates to Medicare coverage in 2025 include higher costs for Parts A and B, a new option to pay for Part D prescription drugs on a monthly basis, and a cap on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. In addition, Medicare coverage of some telehealth...