Expected out-of-pocket costs for commonly prescribed brand name medications have grown substantially for Medicare Part D beneficiaries as drug plans increasingly tie patient costs to list prices, ...

Here’s what Medicare beneficiaries need to know when it comes to the differences between diagnostic and screening tests.

Medicare will cover a nuclear stress test if your doctor deems it medically necessary. Learn more about other Medicare requirements and potential costs.

Hospital groups, health care industry leaders denounce the major cost reductions in federal health care programs, saying ...

Older Americans have ways to protect against high out-of-pocket health care costs, but it’s important to understand the trade ...

Millions of people fall ill with the flu every year, and adults age 65 and older are at higher risk of developing serious ...

Medicare Part A covers anesthesia you receive during a hospital stay. On the other hand, Part B will cover it if you need it as an outpatient or in an independent ambulatory surgical center.

When determining your health care needs, don’t forget to include dental services in the overall equation. Even if you’ve been fortunate enough to have a healthy smile, oral health becomes more of an ...

Medicare is a vital resource for approximately 20% of the U.S. population, providing crucial health benefits to those who ...