New letters urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to expand Medicare and Medicaid to include FDA-approved anti-obesity medications.

More than 65 million Americans rely on the program for their health insurance, with a significant proportion of those being seniors facing retirement.

The U.S. government said on Wednesday it will consider opportunities to "bring greater transparency" for the Medicare drug price negotiation program under President Donald Trump's administration. The price negotiation process was established under former President Joe Biden's signature Inflation Reduction Act in 2022.

If you're a senior on Medicare, you're probably used to the program changing each year. Often, those changes bring higher deductibles and premiums, and 2025 is no different. Those on Original Medicare will pay more for Parts A and B than in years past.

The White House rescinded a pause on all Federal grants and loans, but the short-lived action shined a light on what could come in the future.

Three of President Donald Trump's cabinet picks prepared for skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion, and public health priorities in his first Senate hearing.

A lot of older Americans look forward to their Medicare enrollment because they assume it'll mean affordable healthcare from that point forward. In reality, the costs enrollees face under Medicare can be downright astronomical.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s alternating views on vaccines, reproductive rights and public health issues were a central focus at his first confirmation hearing Wednesday, with Democratic senators expressing dismay at his nomination and Republicans signaling he’ll likely have their support.

Retirees are able to use their Medicare benefits in Puerto Rico just as they can on the mainland, with the same level of coverage. However, they may find that the healthcare options available are less extensive, so more complicated medical issues may be more costly, or better served with a trip back to the mainland for care.