Insurance
Don’t renew Medicare Part D on autopilot
Heads up! A federal subsidy for Medicare Part D is ending. Your premium may be affected.
Seniors
Being an older person isn't easy. And with today's fast-moving economic and societal changes, it can be tricky to navigate.
Insurance
Medicare drug-plan premiums could rise as federal subsidies expire
The federal government will end a temporary program that has held down premiums for stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plans
Seniors
Social Security checks could rise nearly 4% in 2027 — but seniors may not feel richer
A bigger COLA would reflect higher inflation, not a windfall
Seniors
Medicare opens first weight-loss coverage at $50 a month
A new pilot Medicare program, "set to continue through 2027, will allow older adults to access GLP-1 medications for $50 per month" — the first time the program will cover them specifically for weight loss,
Seniors
If you want out of Medicare Advantage, a 12-month calendar is your best friend
Seniors are finding that insurers are denying prior authorization for long-term care and rehabilitation. Are they trapped? Some are, but not everyone.
Seniors
Leaving Medicare Advantage during your 12-month trial
A step-by-step consumer guide to protecting your right to a Medigap policy A ConsumerNews.ai consumer resource — June 17, 2026 As The Outraged Consumer and others reported earlier, many of the largest Medicare Advantage insurers are denying prior authorization for long-term and rehabilitative care. This is driving
Seniors
Medicare Advantage denials prompt federal rebuke; report finds 'shocking' rate of refusals for long-term care
UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana, often rejecting, more than 70% of requests
Seniors
Social Security, Medicare face earlier depletion dates and growing long‑term shortfalls, trustees warn
The problem has been recognized for decades but leak of leadership delays action
Seniors
Consumers confront Social Security chaos
A new Democratic report says staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration have led to massive delays and service breakdowns
Seniors
Medicare Advantage under fire: costs, care denials and plan shakeups hit seniors hard
Millions of seniors forced to switch plans as insurers pull back offerings
Seniors
Cannabis use surges among older Americans — but brain health risks remain unclear
Studies link heavy use to memory and cognitive impairment, especially with early exposure
Seniors
Aging and caregiving - they're unavoidable but few people are prepared
There are some very hard truths about getting old and taking care of others but no one seeks them out. Here they are.