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I am covered by Medicare and my only income is $12,000 from Social Security. I have $1,000 in a savings account. Do I qualify for any financial assistance with her Medicare coverage?

Sep 1, 2025

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Based on your current income and asset amounts, you may qualify for Medicaid. Under the current rules, Medicaid helps many low-income people on Medicare with their Medicare premiums and cost-sharing requirements and may also cover some benefits that are not covered by Medicare, such as dental services and long-term services and supports.

Health Care Costs Top the Public’s List of Financial Worries, and Those Who Are Struggling the Most Want to Hear Presidential Candidates Discuss Economic and Health Care Issues

Feb 21, 2024

News Release

At a time when kitchen table economic problems are on voters’ minds, unexpected medical bills and health care costs top the public’s list of financial concerns, and voters who are struggling to pay their monthly bills are the most eager to hear the presidential candidates talk about economic and health care issues, the latest KFF…

Public Trust in Vaccine Information, Misrepresented Vaccine Studies, and HIV and PrEP Stigma — The Monitor

May 8, 2025

Feature

This volume examines findings about trusted sources of vaccine information from the latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust. It also explores how the misrepresentation of studies and policy developments contribute to health narratives around vaccines, HIV and PrEP. Lastly, it summarizes new research on the use of generative AI to counteract vaccine misinformation.

I have a Medigap policy now, but I want to buy a different one. Can I switch Medigap policies during the Medicare Open Enrollment period?

Sep 1, 2025

FAQs

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period is designed for enrolling in or switching Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans, not Medigap policies.

What is a Medicare Advantage plan? How does it differ from traditional Medicare?

Sep 1, 2025

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Medicare Advantage plans are private health plans, such as HMOs or PPOs, that are offered by health insurers that have contracts with the Medicare program to offer benefits to people with Medicare. The plans provide all Medicare-covered benefits under Parts A and B, and usually provide Part D prescription drug benefits as well.

Understanding Medicaid Home Care Amid CMS Focus on Potential Fraud and Abuse

Feb 24, 2026

Issue Brief

This issue brief describes how Medicaid home care operates—including who is eligible and the systems in place to promote program integrity in its delivery—and the challenges of using new CMS data to identify unusual billing patterns or potential fraud in the program.

Retiree Health Benefits: Going, Going, Nearly Gone?

Apr 12, 2024

Issue Brief

This data note analyzes five national surveys to assess trends in retiree health coverage among people ages 65 and older. These five surveys produce somewhat different estimates of retiree health coverage, but together paint a clear picture: the share of Medicare-age adults with employer- or union-sponsored retiree health coverage has been shrinking and appears to be on the way to extinction.

I am about to turn 65 and sign up for Medicare but I’m not sure what my options are for coverage. Where can I go for more information?

Sep 1, 2025

FAQs

To learn more about your coverage options under Medicare, including the Medicare Advantage plans, Part D prescription drug plans, and Medicare supplement policies (Medigap) available in your area, and how to enroll, you can go to the Medicare coverage comparison website, a searchable tool on the Medicare.gov website, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

How can I compare covered benefits in different Marketplace plans?

Sep 29, 2025

FAQs

Although all Marketplace health plans are required to cover the ten categories of essential health benefits, insurers in many states have flexibility to modify coverage for some of the specific services within each category, subject to approval by their Marketplace.

Medicaid Enrollment & Spending Growth: FY 2024 & 2025

Oct 23, 2024

Issue Brief

This brief analyzes Medicaid enrollment and spending trends for FY 2024 and FY 2025, based on data provided by state Medicaid directors as part of the 24th annual survey of Medicaid directors.

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