Medicare

The U.S. national debt topped $40 trillion as interest costs now exceed national defense spending and the debt doubled in under 10 years.

In a first-of-its-kind venture, Costco is partnering with SCAN Health Plan on senior-focused insurance products that could include pharmacy, vision and hearing benefits.

Fidelity's 2026 estimate shows a 65-year-old retiree may face $185,500 in medical expenses despite Medicare coverage, a 7.5% jump from last year.

Medicare selected Botox and Trulicity among 15 high-cost drugs for price negotiations under new federal authority, with lower prices expected in 2028.

CVS Health's Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth plan to scale back Medicare Advantage offerings in 2026 due to government reimbursement cuts and rising healthcare costs.

Social Security's retirement trust fund is facing insolvency by late 2032, potentially triggering a 24% benefit cut for 62 million retirees if Congress doesn't act, an analysis found.

An analysis by CRFB finds the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act would hasten Social Security and Medicare trust fund depletion, potentially triggering benefit cuts in 2032.

The Medicare and Social Security trust funds are lurching toward insolvency. Social Security is projected to cover only 81% of benefits by 2034 and Medicare just 89% by 2033.

Beneficiaries of certain Medicare Advantage plans may be able to access supplemental benefits like greens fees and ski passes, as well as supplies and food for pets.

Dr. Mehmet Oz reveals his plan to fix the mismanaged Medicaid and Medicare systems with the help of President Trump and the administration.