Medicare Part A and Part B are two distinct Parts with their own completely separate areas of coverage and premiums. However, they're commonly discussed as a pair—indeed, they're jointly referred to as "Original Medicare" because they were the program's original components when they were signed into law in 1965.

Better access to popular GLP-1 drugs is coming this summer for the millions of adults on Medicare that may be struggling with weight loss. Thanks to a GLP-1 Bridge pilot program announced by President Trump (1) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...

If you've just celebrated your 65th birthday or it's coming up in the next year, your mailbox is probably full of postcards, flyers and letters about your eligibility for Medicare. Before you sign

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) uses national coverage determinations to determine how it should cover all treatments, services, and items. The CMS makes national coverage determinations (NCD) using evidence-based studies involving many ...

A person can determine their Medicare coverage by checking their Original Medicare card or separate cards for Medicare Advantage, Part D, or Medigap. They can also log into Medicare.gov. Understanding Medicare can feel overwhelming, but knowing what plan a ...

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will continue for 2026. Most markets will still have several ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The new year will usher in several key changes to Medicare coverage, and seniors could see significant impact to their health care.