Here’s what you should know about these often-overlooked programs that can help you afford Medicare insurance.

During the Great Recession, artist Jeannie Friedman was hit hard. “I was always very self-sufficient financially,” she says. “I lost my savings and my house and moved from upstate New York in ...

Medicare makes healthcare more affordable for seniors, but it isn’t free. For many retirees, out-of-pocket costs can eat into already tight monthly budgets, forcing frustrating budget cuts elsewhere.

To address low take-up of Medicare Savings Programs for low-income Medicare beneficiaries, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued regulations in 2023 aimed at streamlining the ...

In June 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a budget reconciliation bill titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The legislation proposes a number of administrative changes to ...