This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront major series, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The series features analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...

Proposed changes to the United States’ Medicare and Medicaid programs could lead to thousands of additional deaths each year, a new Yale study reveals. Recent proposals to reduce program costs include ...

As people age, they may require more health care yet become less equipped to care for themselves. If this is true of one of your loved ones, it could be time to help them transition to a senior living ...

The annual enrollment period for Medicare is just weeks away, and a record number of Americans are set to become eligible for coverage. Almost 4.2 million Americans will turn 65 and thus become ...

Medicare premiums are the monthly payments people make to maintain their coverage. Individuals who meet certain income and resource limits may qualify for state help with their premiums. The Medicare ...

Some of 2026 changes have prompted significant concern, and experts have warned millions will lose access to health care ...

Dual eligibles are people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. Generally, you qualify for both because of your age, disability or condition, and/or income. Medicare is the primary coverage, and ...

The amount of money you pay for Medicare coverage depends on the plan you choose. There's no universal Medicare Advantage ...

The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program pays for your Medicare costs if you meet certain requirements for the income you make and assets you own. It will pay your Medicare Part A and B ...

The HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS) allows healthcare teams real-time access to a person’s Medicare eligibility, including coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and benefit limits. When doctors ...

Medicare is the federal health insurance program in the United States for people ages 65 and older. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program to help people with limited resources or income pay ...

Some Medicare assistance program eligibility requirements and premium costs depend on your income and resources. Special rules apply to American Indian and Alaska Native people’s income. Other rules ...