Medicare 2026

by Drew Blankenship

7 New Federal Rules That Could Delay Medicare Reimbursements Medicare reimbursement can take a while, but some seniors have noticed that they’re taking longer than usual this ... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

The $2,000 Drug Cap: Why Some Seniors Still Pay More at the Pharmacy When the $2,000 drug cap took effect in 2025, many seniors expected immediate relief at the pharmacy counter. After year... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Telehealth in 2026: Why Some Virtual Visits Now Cost More During the COVID-19 pandemic, laws were passed to make telehealth visits more accessible to everyone. However, in the po... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

6 Medicare Coverage Gaps That Still Cost Seniors in 2026 Medicare Part B premiums went up at the beginning of this year from $174.70 in 2024 to an estimated $206.20. Despite the... read the story

AARP Warns: 3 Major Part D Changes Hit Seniors in 2026—From Payment Plans to Drug Rebates For millions of seniors, 2026 was supposed to be the “Year of Relief.” It is the first year that Medicare’... read the story

The “Ghost Network” Warning: Why Your 2026 Medicare Directory is 30% Inaccurate This Week If you’ve spent the last week calling “In-Network” specialists from your 2026 Medicare Advantage directory... read the story

Medical Office Facility Fees Are Appearing More Frequently If you’ve recently visited your doctor’s office for a routine check-up only to find a mysterious “Facility Fee... read the story

10 Ways to Reduce Healthcare Spending Before Deductibles Reset January is often the most expensive month for retirees. Not only is the holiday “hangover” hitting your cred... read the story

Pharmacy Discount Programs Are Shrinking at National Chains If you’ve relied on pharmacy discount cards like GoodRx, SingleCare, or Optum Perks to save on prescriptions, you like... read the story

New Year, New Rules: 8 Healthcare Items Seniors Often Pay for Out of Pocket While 2026 has introduced historic protections like the $2,000 prescription drug cap, it has also brought a sharper focu... read the story