CMS expands Extra Help program for savings on Medicare Part D premiums and cost-sharing Expansion eligibility for the full low-income subsidy-benefit arrives as many are losing Medicaid coverage in ...

Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) notifies specific households about Medicare programs that may help with medical expenses. In 2025, it notified over 850,000 ZIP codes. Many people ...

A lesser-known impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is the loss of vital prescription drug assistance for millions of low-income Medicare beneficiaries. The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program – also ...

This is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The featured topic includes analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...

Question: A woman from Silvis writes: I am very pleased with the Medicare prescription drug plan that I signed up for with my insurance agent. This has saved me a lot in prescription drug costs. She ...

Medicare premiums are the monthly payments people make to maintain their coverage. Individuals who meet certain income and resource limits may qualify for state help with their premiums. The Medicare ...

In 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) notified people in over 850,000 zip codes about Medicare programs that may help them with their medical expenses. Many people with incomes below ...