Far less doctors accept Medicare Advantage than traditional Medicare. If you want to change plans for 2026, now is the time.

Choosing the best Medicare plan for a specific location will grant a person access to a network of doctors and hospitals that accept Medicare payments. Selecting a suitable plan may also help a person ...

Understanding Why Provider Choice Matters When you’re choosing a Medicare Advantage plan during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, one of the biggest questions you may have is whether you can ...

Having a doctor you trust in a convenient location is an important part of your healthcare. Verifying that your doctor accepts Medicare coverage or is in your Part C network can help you get the most ...

If a doctor doesn’t accept Medicare, you can choose to see them and pay more, or you can find a different provider. Medicare has an online directory of participating providers. When you’re enrolled in ...

If a doctor does not accept Original Medicare, a person can face higher costs. To avoid this, they may switch to a doctor who does or to a Medicare Advantage plan that includes the doctor in its ...

Medicare beneficiaries have a wide selection of Medicare Advantage plans to choose from, but the quality and coverage can vary significantly. In 2026, 97% of beneficiaries will have 10 or ...