Over 1.3 million people in Wisconsin are signed up for Medicare, placing it in the top 20 U.S. states for Medicare beneficiaries [1]. Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people age 65 ...

Medicare enrollees shopping for a “Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA)” are coming up short in most states because insurers do not offer them. After a limited demonstration in 1997, the 2003 ...

I’ve written before about the benefits of Medicare Advantage plans, which can include dental and vision coverage, as well as nice perks like gym memberships that I’ve used. But it turns out the plans ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Over half of Medicare beneficiaries opted for Medicare Advantage plans ...

More than 80% of Humana Medicare Advantage members will be in plans with stable benefits. Humana Medicare Advantage plans include preventive and diagnostic screenings for breast cancer, colon cancer ...

Significant changes occurred in Medicare Advantage plans each of the last couple of years, and more changes are on the way in 2026. In 2024, I documented several factors that would cause higher costs ...

Millions of seniors with Medicare Advantage plans can expect slimmed-down benefits, loftier premiums, and a reduced selection of options in 2026 plans. What that means: This is not the year to skip ...

Medicare Advantage plans allow you to opt out of traditional Medicaid and get coverage from a private insurer. Advantage plans often promise low premiums and more coverage, but they don't always ...

Enrolling in Medicare is a major step in your retirement plan — and one that requires more preparation than many people realize. Each decision, from when to sign up to which plan you choose, can ...