Ed Silverman, a senior writer and Pharmalot columnist at STAT, has been covering the pharmaceutical industry for nearly three decades. He is also the author of the morning Pharmalittle newsletter ...

According to the Medicare & You handbook, incorrect contact details can lead to missed benefits, plan updates, or important coverage info. AARP also warns that an outdated name or address can ...

You’ll automatically receive your Medicare card in the mail with your welcome packet if you receive Social Security benefits before you turn 65 years old. If not, you will receive it after you ...

Nevertheless, MedPAC’s conclusions do not negate our empirical finding that increases in MA penetration lower total Medicare costs. Reforms to the MA program are a frequent topic of debate among ...

Health insurer stocks soared on Tuesday because the Trump administration said it would substantially increase payment rates for Medicare insurers next year, generating more than $25 billion in ...

A person should contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to change their address with Medicare ... provider before moving to ensure they do not lose coverage. The information on this ...

Medicare is always a hot topic ... it’s “What are you going to do about it?” Now is the time to step up, take action and position yourself for massive success. The industry is shifting ...

There's a reason older Americans are commonly drawn to Medicare Advantage plans. Not only do Medicare Advantage plans put a cap on out-of-pocket spending (which original Medicare doesn't do), but ...

Means-testing Medicare would avoid higher-income seniors paying mandatory premiums—i.e., taxes—to lock themselves into a government-run monopoly plan. In what other industries do we think ...

Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to change your address with Medicare. If you have Original Medicare, your coverage should remain unchanged, but other plan types may be affected.

If that is true, then how should I enroll in Medicare’s other parts, Part B, C and D? Are these parts enrolled separately or together? I do not want to make a mistake causing me to miss my time ...

I lost my Medicare card. How can I get a replacement? The easiest and newest way to get a replacement Medicare card is by using your my Social Security account. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov ...