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Your Medicare coverage is hugely influenced by something called ‘the two-midnight rule.’ Here’s what that is

By Will Peischel, Healthcare Brew and Morning Brew
March 30, 2024
Older person sits in wheelchair as doctor places hand on theirs.
Aging Well

The burden of getting medical care can exhaust older patients

By Judith Graham and KFF Health News
March 28, 2024
Senior woman holding her infant grandchild
Aging Well

Is Medicare keeping pace with our aging population? Experts say ‘we need to double down and go faster’

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March 26, 2024
Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy? Yes, and several other colorectal cancer screening tests, too
Aging Well

Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy? Yes, and several other colorectal cancer screening tests, too

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March 22, 2024
Wegovy
Health

You could pay for Wegovy with Medicare, but there’s a catch

By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated Press
March 22, 2024
What do people on Medicare really think about Medicare? New survey reveals challenges and frustrations
Aging Well

What do people on Medicare really think about Medicare? New survey reveals challenges and frustrations

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March 15, 2024
Without Medicare Part B’s shield, patient’s family owes $81,000 for a single air-ambulance flight
Aging Well

Without Medicare Part B’s shield, patient’s family owes $81,000 for a single air-ambulance flight

By Tony Leys and KFF Health News
February 27, 2024
Photo of a woman looking pensive, sitting on a couch at home
Aging Well

Why some Medicare Advantage plans will get skimpier and costlier

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February 26, 2024
Doctor comforts a stressed elder.
Newsletters

After decades of decline just a handful of private-sector employers still offer retiree health benefits

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February 21, 2024
Patients see first savings from Biden’s drug price push, as Pharma lines up its lawyers
Aging Well

Patients see first savings from Biden’s drug price push, as Pharma lines up its lawyers

By Arthur Allen and KFF Health News
February 16, 2024
Women in a group therapy session
Aging Well

Does Medicare cover eating disorder treatment? Yes, but certain restrictions apply

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February 12, 2024
Here’s how to pay the lowest prices for your prescription drugs on Medicare
Aging Well

Here’s how to pay the lowest prices for your prescription drugs on Medicare

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February 9, 2024
Medicare beneficiaries at high risk for severe COVID-19 received less treatment. A new study examines why
Aging Well

Medicare beneficiaries at high risk for severe COVID-19 received less treatment. A new study examines why

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February 5, 2024
U.S. drug price negotiations are underway. Here’s what that will mean for you—eventually
Aging Well

U.S. drug price negotiations are underway. Here’s what that will mean for you—eventually

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February 2, 2024
Woman with gray hair does research on her laptop
Aging Well

How some people escape the steep Medicare surcharge on premiums known as IRMAA

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January 28, 2024

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