People enrolling in a Medicare plan have several options, including Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Choosing the most appropriate plan depends on a person’s preferences, circumstances, ...

Increasingly, Medicare beneficiaries are gravitating towards Medicare Advantage plans—largely because they think they’ll pay less for their health care than with Original Medicare and receive extra ...

When choosing a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan, a person can compare their local plan options with Original Medicare, focusing on healthcare needs, network, premiums, and drug coverage. Medicare ...

Medicare SELECT is a type of Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap) that pays for some out-of-pocket costs from Original Medicare. It is only available in certain states. To be eligible for ...

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage typically cover inhalers for COPD. But you may still be responsible for a portion of the cost. If you have chronic obstructive ...

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 ...

Since benefits can change from year to year, and and your network of doctors or pharmacies can change too, it's important to do your research prior to the start of the enrollment period. Medicare ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...