Medicare open enrollment ends on December 7. State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) provide free, in-depth, unbiased counseling and support to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families ...

The leaked "pre-decisional" HHS budget for fiscal year 2026 would eliminate some $55 million in discretionary funding for the State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP), whose counselors help ...

Medicare prices are rising in 2026, but savvy seniors can save during open enrollment (and beyond) with these cost-cutting ...

Various organizations can help people navigate the Medicare enrollment process, including SHIP, the CMS, and the SSA. Navigating the Medicare system and enrolling in the right plans at the right time ...

Although ample evidence exists that community health centers lower federal medical expenditures, it has been hypothesized that the eligibility assistance offered by staff at health centers could also ...

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 ...