This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront major series, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The series features analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...

The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) is a state program that helps people with low income pay their Medicare costs. QMB pays for Medicare parts A and B premiums, along with copayments, coinsurance ...

The PACE provides medical and social services for people with significant needs who want to continue living at home. It’s a combined effort between Medicare and Medicaid. The Program of All-Inclusive ...

Over 12 million low-income seniors are dual-eligible for Medicare and Medicaid/SNAP. Explore how simultaneous changes to ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Every individual deserves to be able to age with dignity and comfort in the ...

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 ...

Oct. 14—Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday, Oct. 14 that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in a state-administered Medicare Savings Program, which can help eligible older adults save an ...

For 60 years, Medicare has served as a social safety net. Workers pay into the system over their lifetimes with the expectation that they will be able to access affordable health care when they turn ...

HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS) is an online tool for healthcare professionals to confirm Medicare eligibility and access information about coverage, deductibles, and other important ...

Medicare will cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for specific patient groups, beginning in mid-2026, under a deal struck with drugmakers.

An inheritance won’t affect your Medicare eligibility or benefits, but the extra income could raise some premiums or affect your eligibility for income-based programs. Medicare rules can be complex.