Through Medicare Savings Programs, low-income people with Medicare benefit from cost savings, as their premiums and, in some cases, cost-sharing, are covered through Medicaid at no cost. Information ...

CMS provided the new updates ahead of the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, scheduled from October 15, 2025, to ...

Medicare beneficiaries face higher costs, reduced services, and possible cuts to the program at large—but there’s good news ...

The Rural Healthcare Transformation Program is providing $50 billion in aid to struggling rural health care facilities over ...

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is urging lawmakers to protect the 340B Drug Pricing Program, warning that changes to the discount model could destabilize safety-net hospitals. In an ...

In June 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a budget reconciliation bill titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The legislation proposes a number of administrative changes to ...

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 ...

Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. Need Assistance ...

AHA writes to express our strong support for this vital program that allows eligible hospitals to maintain, improve and expand access to essential services and medications for the patients and ...

and enrolling in cost-saving programs like Medicare Savings Programs and “Extra Help.” “Each year, the landscape of Medicare changes — from covered medications (known as drug formularies, or the list ...