Whether you're just signing up for Medicare, considering switching plans or helping a loved one navigate Medicare health insurance, comparing supplement plans is an important part of the process.

Health insurance is too important to be misguided on Medicare's ins and outs.

Medicare Advantage is about to look very different in 2026, and not in ways most enrollees will welcome. Federal regulators are tightening the definition of what counts as a health-related benefit, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. New beneficiaries shopping for coverage after enrolling in ...

The two main types of Medicare advisors are independent insurance agents and brokers. A Medicare advisor is a licensed professional who can help a person evaluate and select the right Medicare plan ...

The AARP, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, provides different Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans through UnitedHealthcare, along with Part D and Medicare supplement plans ...

UnitedHealthcare saidin its second quarter earnings call that it plans to drop Medicare Advantage plans that currently serve over 600,000 users, becoming the latest health insurer to announce a ...

Between now and Dec. 7, Medicare enrollees can make changes to their coverage. You may want to select a new Medicare Advantage plan if yours is changing. Pay attention to benefits, provider lists, and ...

With copays and high out-of-pocket-maximums, a zero-premium plan can end up being very expensive if you get sick In the world of bargains, there's a difference between "free" and "free upfront." Free ...

Medicare offers many health insurance options, and understanding coverage options, rules, and processes is key. People who become eligible can begin considering Medicare options before turning 65.

When Pam O’Neill underwent a total knee replacement, her Medicare Advantage plan picked up nearly all the costs. But one aspect of her coverage surprised her. “I get $250 per quarter to spend on a ...

Medigap Plan N offers a balance of comprehensive coverage and affordable premiums. It is one of the more robust Medigap offerings, but there are some gaps in its coverage. Medicare supplement ...