In early 2020, all roads in American politics led to Medicare for All. The policy demand, shorthand for a universal, tax-funded, single-payer health insurance plan, began its ascent four years prior ...

This article explains Medicare in-depth.

Timing is critical for benefits and to avoid a penalty for not signing up when you are first eligible. There are several triggers for eligibility, but this column will focus only on age eligibility.

Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment has increased rapidly over time. New research is helping to quantify a key driver underpinning this growth—MA’s greater financial generosity compared to traditional ...