A recent study reveals that Medicare Advantage plans, despite costing more, do not provide significantly more dental, vision, and hearing benefits compared to traditional Medicare. The research highli

The median wait time between referral and appointment was 34 days, and 18 percent of patients waited more than 90 days, the study found.

Medicare recipients who take expensive prescriptions will get a break this year with a $2,000 cap on drug costs. The cap will reduce out-of-pocket spending for potentially millions of older Americans in Medicare Part D, which covers pharmacy or mail-order ...

Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.

The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Weight loss and diabetes drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could possibly be covered by Medicare in the future. It was listed with 15 other drugs to have a price negotiated. The government and manufacturers will have to negotiate a deal for the popular weight loss drugs.

List of drugs account for $41 billion in annual Medicare spending, the Biden administration said.

Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers, the Biden administration said Friday.

NFL stars and other pro-athletes are finding new fame off the field and in the podcast studios. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch goes one-on-one with Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe. Stuffed porpoise stomachs and blood custard for the rich, pickled carrots for the poor, and ale for all. Europeans in the Middle Ages ate some weird freaking stuff.

A federal mandate that would've required more staffing at nursing homes was met with resistance from industry groups and top attorneys in more than a dozen states including Virginia.

The 2025 health insurance open enrollment period runs from November 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025, offering residents the opportunity to enroll, change plans, or adjust coverage. Outside of this period, individuals may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) if they experience certain life events such as: