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What Is the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)? The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), also called Extra Help, is a federally administered assistance program
Medicare’s annual Fall Open Enrollment (FOE) period runs from October 15 to December 7. It is the time of year when people
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released information about Medicare costs in 2025, including the 2025
A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning
Medicare payment rules prohibit coverage for a service if a beneficiary is not financially responsible for the care or if
Now is the time for people who need health insurance in 2025 to shop for coverage. For those without employer,
When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) pays Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations, they increase the payments when plans
For the nearly 13 million people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid—known as dual eligible individuals—Medicare is their primary insurer. It
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made significant improvements to Medicare prescription drug access and affordability, including by restructuring the Part
This month, Families USA hosted an important webinar on Medicare Advantage (MA) issues, including overpayment, marketing abuses, and delays caused
What Is the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)? The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), also called Extra Help, is a federally administered assistance program
Medicare’s annual Fall Open Enrollment (FOE) period runs from October 15 to December 7. It is the time of year when people
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released information about Medicare costs in 2025, including the 2025
A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning
Medicare payment rules prohibit coverage for a service if a beneficiary is not financially responsible for the care or if
Now is the time for people who need health insurance in 2025 to shop for coverage. For those without employer,
When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) pays Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations, they increase the payments when plans
For the nearly 13 million people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid—known as dual eligible individuals—Medicare is their primary insurer. It
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made significant improvements to Medicare prescription drug access and affordability, including by restructuring the Part
This month, Families USA hosted an important webinar on Medicare Advantage (MA) issues, including overpayment, marketing abuses, and delays caused
