Bill to improve health savings accounts for Medicare users comes with a big downside
While the Health Savings for Seniors Act would allow HSA contributions if you're on Medicare, it also would limit w...
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If you're nearing age 65, here's what you should know about Medicare. And no, it's not free
While some people near their eligibility age believe there's no cost for coverage, Medicare, in fact, comes with a...
Medicare for All is dragging down health-care stocks and there could be more pain ahead
Health-care stocks suffered a scare this week. The XLV health-care sector ETF tumbled more than 4%, its worst week of th...
Medicare Aims to Expand Coverage of Cancer Care. But Is It Enough?
Doctors and patients are pushing the Trump administration to pay for a powerful but costly cancer treatment known as CAR...
Medicare won't cover this key expense, and it's eating into retirees' wallets
Medicare generally doesn't cover dental care. Comprehensive care, including fillings, dentures and crowns, could de...
Time is running out to switch or ditch your Medicare Advantage Plan
Before March 31, enrollees are allowed to make a one-time swap to another plan or dump it for original Medicare.
Trump's budget could open this tax-free savings account to people on Medicare
If you're on Medicare, you can't put money away in a health savings account — the triple-tax advantaged accoun...
Trump budget would put an end to some drug-cost help under Medicare Part D
The proposal includes allowing Medicare to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies, yet also makes other changes that co...
How to avoid costly Medicare mistakes when retiring past age 65
If you delayed signing up for Medicare (or parts of it) because you had a qualifying health-care plan at work, make sure...
Nearing age 65? What you need to know about Medicare
To avoid facing penalties down the road, everyone who's getting close to that milestone birthday should make sure t...
Got Medicare Advantage? Prepare for New Perks — and New Questions.
Medicare Advantage plans will be allowed to cover adult day care, home modifications and other new benefits. But they ma...