A higher Medicare premium set to go into effect in 2026 will push the monthly charge above $200 for the first time, with the increase likely to erode next year's cost-of-living increase for millions ...

Many people have their Medicare Part B premium automatically deducted from the Social Security benefits each month. Retirees received the good news in late October that those receiving average Social ...

For the lion's share of Social Security's more than 53 million retired-worker beneficiaries, their monthly payout is more than just a check. It represents a financial lifeline that they'd likely ...

This research underscores the beneficial impact of the Medicaid Institution for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusion waivers on psychiatric-specific and all-cause health care resource utilization and costs ...

Next year's cost-of-living raise in Social Security could be affected by increases in the cost of Medicare premiums. Here's what to know ...

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It’s official. Medicare costs will eat up much of older Americans' Social Security cost-of-living adjustment next year. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient care, ...

You don't work hard for decades out of boredom. You do it so you have enough money to enjoy retirement—whether you plan on ...

A modest cost-of-living increase is coming next year, but rising Medicare costs and real-world inflation may affect how much ...

The increase comes at a time when health insurance costs are climbing steeply for people with employer plans and Affordable Care Act coverage. The upward trend adds pressure on Americans already ...

Retirees across America face a harsh financial reality heading into 2026 as Medicare announces premium increases that threaten to consume much or all of the modest raise they’ll receive from Social ...