Boone Health administrators made a new 4-year agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri. Boone Health ...

Based on our experiences working with Medicare beneficiaries, the information people want or need to make informed decisions ...

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) report (PDF) estimates the government will pay MA plans about $86 billion ...

Taxpayers will send an estimated $86 billion to Medicare Advantage insurers this year to pay for supplemental benefits for ...

Humana provides three types of Medicare coverage options for Medicare users. Its Medigap plans are designed to help seniors afford the cost of healthcare by covering items not traditionally ...

Compared with traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans are, on average, paid more by the taxpayer-funded Medicare system for covering each enrollee. Advantage plans also have more flexibility to ...

Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap) automatically renews on a yearly basis. However, some insurers in certain states may decline renewal for policies that a person purchased before 1992.

However, out-of-pocket costs can still be high even with Medicare Advantage (Part C) or supplement plans. Medicare only covers two specific types of stem cell transplants: allogeneic ...

is not covered by Original Medicare or Medicare Supplement Insurance plans (Medigap). This includes medical and nonmedical care for people living with chronic illnesses or disabilities.

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may require referrals depending on the type. HMO plans typically require referrals for specialist care, while PPO plans do not. Medigap plans help cover out-of ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a ...