Employer and union-sponsored retiree health plans play an important role in providing supplemental benefits to about a quarter (26%) of all people with Medicare or 15.2 million Medicare beneficiaries. However,…
During the past decade, Medicare Advantage enrollment has increased steadily, with particularly rapid growth among people of color. Today, just over half of all eligible Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in…
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes several provisions to lower out-of-pocket drug costs for people with Medicare. Some provisions of the law have already taken effect, including a $35…
Note: This is a revised and expanded version of an analysis that was initially published on December 8, 2022. Medicare does not offer broad coverage of dental services under traditional…
Over the last decade, Medicare Advantage, the private plan alternative to traditional Medicare, has taken on a prominent role in the Medicare program. In 2023, nearly 31 million Medicare beneficiaries…
With open enrollment underway, Medicare beneficiaries have until December 7th to review and select their coverage for 2024. They also have a lot of options to choose from, as two…
During the Medicare open enrollment period from October 15 to December 7 each year, people with Medicare can enroll in a plan that provides Part D prescription drug coverage, either…
While most people with Medicare are adults age 65 or older, Medicare also covers millions of younger people who qualify for Medicare based on having a long-term disability, or diagnosis…
Introduction A KFF survey of adults with health insurance found that roughly 6 in 10 insured adults experience problems when they use their insurance. Problems examined include denied claims, network…
Medicare recently announced the first 10 Part D drugs selected for negotiation under Medicare’s new drug price negotiation program. These drugs were identified as the 10 top spending drugs covered…
