Medicare, the government health plan for those 65 and older, is the sole coverage for around 45% of adults, with another almost 40% enrolled in Medicare and private insurance. In 2025, Medicare ...

If your doctor doesn’t accept Medicare assignment, they can charge you up to 15% more than the Medicare-approved amount. This is called the Part B excess charge. Eight states have banned Medicare Part ...

Toni: I have been reading your Medicare column, and now I need your Medicare help. I am retiring when I turn 65 in April. I was hospitalized in November of 2025 with a triple bypass surgery.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. New beneficiaries shopping for coverage after enrolling in ...