If your doctor doesn’t accept Medicare assignment, they can charge you up to 15% more than the Medicare-approved amount. This is called the Part B excess charge. Eight states have banned Medicare Part ...

Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs for Medicare and can be purchased from a private insurance company. The average monthly premium for Part D is $46.50 in 2025, and the out-of-pocket maximum is ...

Health care premiums will rise next year for the nearly 66 million Americans enrolled in the government’s Medicare program, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The standard ...

While many older Americans have struggled with the rising cost of living in 2025, an increase in Part B Medicare premiums in 2026 likely won’t make things any easier. In fact, this increase packs a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has started ...

Medicare Part D, or Medicare drug coverage, is a part of Medicare that can help you pay for a variety of medications. A Part D plan costs $62 per month, on average. You can buy a stand-alone Part D ...