Medicare Parts A and B make up Original Medicare. While Part A covers health care that happens while you're in the hospital, Part B covers medical care in non-hospital settings. This includes doctor ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Knowing how Medicare is evolving and which benefits you can rely on will help you focus on whether Original Medicare or a particular Medicare Advantage plan will serve you best. Medical costs are ...

The biggest disadvantage of Medicare Advantage is that you have fewer doctors to choose from when you get medical care. Plans can also cost more overall than Original Medicare if you have complex ...