Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Reaches Part B: The 2028 Drug List, the November 30 Deadline, and What It Could Mean for You
Medicare's third round of drug price negotiation is the first to include drugs given in a doctor's office under Part B. Here's the list of 15 drugs, the timeline, what the results could mean for your 20% coinsurance, and what to do now.
2027 Medicare Star Ratings: How to Use Them During Open Enrollment
CMS posted 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings on October 8, 2026 - one week before Open Enrollment. Here's what changed, what 4+ stars actually means, and how to use the scores on Medicare.gov without treating them as the only decision…
The $90 Medicare Part B Rebate: Who Gets It, When It Arrives, and What to Watch For
About 20.8 million people in Original Medicare will get a one-time $90 Part B premium rebate in October 2026, mostly by direct deposit around October 8. Here's who qualifies, who doesn't, how to check on yours, and how to avoid rebate scams.
2 Weeks Before Medicare Open Enrollment: Your 2027 Prep Checklist
Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage begins October 15, 2026. With about two weeks to go, here is a practical prep checklist—ANOC, drug list, doctors, Plan Finder, and SHIP—so you are ready on day one.
Does Medicare Cover Walk-In Tubs in 2026? The Real Answer
No — Original Medicare does not cover walk-in tubs in 2026. If you have been searching “does Medicare cover walk-in tubs,” that blunt answer saves you from one of the most common sales pitches aimed at older adults. Medicare classifies a…
Does Medicare Cover Lift Chairs in 2026? Full Guide
Does Medicare cover lift chairs in 2026? Partly — yes. Medicare Part B pays 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for the motorized seat-lift mechanism inside a lift chair (billing code E0627), but not for the recliner furniture around it. That distinction…
Does Medicare Cover Second Opinions in 2026? Yes — Rules
Yes — Medicare covers second opinions. If a doctor recommends surgery or another major procedure, Medicare Part B pays 80% of the cost of a Medicare second opinion from another physician after you meet your $283 annual deductible — and it even pays for a…
Does Medicare Cover Dental in 2026? What Seniors Must Know
Does Medicare cover dental in 2026? For most routine care, no, Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not pay for cleanings, fillings, dentures, or most tooth extractions. That surprises many people who assume such a comprehensive program would cover…
Medicare Chronic Care Management 2026: Is It Worth It?
If you live with two or more long-term health conditions, Medicare chronic care management may be the most valuable benefit you have never used. This once-a-month service pays a nurse or care coordinator at your doctor’s office to check on you…
Medicare OTC Card for 2027: Who Gets One, What It Buys, and How Not to Lose the Money
A Medicare OTC card is an allowance from a Medicare Advantage plan, not from Medicare itself. Here's who actually gets one, what it buys, why unused money disappears, and what changes for 2027 cards.