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 ...

The HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS) allows healthcare teams real-time access to a person’s Medicare eligibility, including coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and benefit limits. When doctors ...

Some Medicare assistance program eligibility requirements and premium costs depend on your income and resources. Special rules apply to American Indian and Alaska Native people’s income. Other rules ...

Prescription medications can become a big expense in retirement, especially for seniors on fixed incomes. The Medicare Extra Help program offers meaningful relief to those who qualify, yet many older ...

Income limits for dual enrollment in Medicaid and Medicare depend on how you qualify. General Medicaid income limits vary by state, but federal Medicare savings program limits can also qualify you for ...

In June 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a budget reconciliation bill titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The legislation proposes a number of administrative changes to ...

Dual eligibility income thresholds for Medicaid and Medicare depend on how a person qualifies. Medicaid income limits are state-specific, but certain federal Medicare limits can still enable dual ...