Medicare generally covers seniors, while Medicaid covers people or families with low incomes. Medicare gets money solely from the federal government, while Medicaid receives both federal and state ...

Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare, including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance, Part D prescription coverage, Medicare and employer group health plans, and ...

Both Medicare and Medicaid cover health care. Medicare is mostly for people age 65 and older, and Medicaid is mostly for people with low income. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are ...

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) will sponsor a free virtual New to Medicare presentation for people interested in better understanding Medicare at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.

This national program is the single biggest source of health care coverage in the country. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending, including for Medicaid. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences. Here’s what ...

For this column we’ll dive into Medicare and Medicaid, a pair of programs established back in 1965 that provide government-sponsored health insurance. The programs support people who traditionally ...

Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South Carolina, where he launched his own financial advisory firm in 2018. Thomas' experience gives him expertise in a ...

Oz has supported Medicare Advantage, which is run by private insurers. With President-elect Donald Trump's recent announcement of former surgeon-turned-TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for ...

Stephen Zuckerman ([email protected]) is a senior fellow and vice president for health policy at the Urban Institute, in Washington, D.C. Laura Skopec is a senior research associate in the Health ...