Medicare also won't pay for one of the biggest expenses you might encounter later in life -- long-term care. And if you don't ...

Medicare is a little like alphabet soup. It’s comprised of Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D and each of those parts offers particular types of coverage and benefits. Part A is the hospital insurance ...

Most Americans think Medicare covers long-term care, the regimen of daily help that many seniors will eventually require. It does not. That basic misunderstanding has retirement experts worried. It ...

Medicare Part B and Part D now cover out-of-pocket costs for many common vaccines, including flu, pneumonia, and more, ...

Medicare may cover a biopsy if the procedure is medically necessary to diagnose a disease like cancer or tuberculosis. Most biopsies are outpatient procedures and are covered by Medicare Part B.

Dear Savvy Senior: A few months ago, I took an ambulance to the hospital emergency room because I had a nasty fall at home. I just received a hefty $1,050 bill from the ambulance company. Doesn’t ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) typically does not cover the cost of braces, as they are considered a dental procedure. However, Medicare Part B might cover braces if they are deemed medically ...

Some Medicare enrollees may soon be able to access super-popular drugs for obesity under a voluntary model program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday. Eligible ...

Medicare covers the furnishing and fitting of therapeutic shoes and inserts, called orthotics, for people with diabetes and severe diabetes-related foot disease. It also covers medically necessary ...

If you’re considering a walk-in tub to improve bathroom safety, you’re likely wondering if Medicare will cover the cost. The short answer: Medicare rarely covers walk-in tubs, but some Medicare ...