Medicare

In a new media campaign, AARP lashes out against the recently introduced State Age Rating Flexibility Act of 2017, legislation that would allow insurers to charge older Americans significantly more for health insurance.

Federal prosecutors say two owners of psychological service companies have been convicted of an $8.9 million fraud scheme that billed Medicare for unnecessary or nonexistent tests on nursing home patients in four Gulf Coast states.

Details on some already planned changes coming to Medicare in 2017, and what to expect under the new Trump administration.

Nurses are fighting for Bernie Sanders and single-payer health care.

Nurses are fighting for Bernie Sanders and single-payer health care.

After weeks of intense discussions on possible mergers among the five biggest U.S. health insurers, Aetna announced it would buy Humana in a deal valued at $37 billion -- the largest insurance industry deal to date.

A key Republican lawmaker wants to overhaul the nation's Social Security program, proposing to gradually increase the retirement age and slow the growth of benefits for higher-income workers.

The penalties for late enrollment could follow you around for as long as you're enrolled in Medicare.

President Barack Obama took on the problems of a lack of access to health care and high cost, but he and Democrats paid a political price.

Generic drugmaker Mylan NV said on Wednesday it was working to finalize a settlement with the U.S. government over Medicaid rebates for its EpiPen emergency allergy treatment, adding that money set aside for the settlement led to a third quarter loss.

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Boneheaded moves can really set you back. Be smart about Medicare and you can improve both your physical and fiscal condition.

Lawmakers are venting outrage over high prescription drug costs, but if Congress is looking for culprits, it might want to look in the mirror.

They may not be real doctors, but they are darn good at playing them on TV.

This week is National Medicare Education Week. And with open enrollment just around the corner, there is no better time to review the ABC’s of Medicare.

There are some good reasons for starting Social Security early, but not these three.

You have finally reached your retirement age and are feeling comfortable that your nest egg will take care of your financial needs for as long as you need. But do you have an emergency slush fund set up for those unforeseen home repair or medical expenses?

The average retirement age in the United States is 63, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. If you are part of that trend, get ready to have your financial world turned upside down in your 60s.

The average retirement age in the United States is 63, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. If you are part of that trend, get ready to have your financial world turned upside down in your 60s.

Corporate America isn't waiting around while Anthem/Cigna and Aetna/Humana fight the DOJ.