As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has entered a shutdown after Congress failed to pass an agreement to fund government operations for the new fiscal year. If you're living with kidney disease or receiving dialysis treatments, you're probably wondering how this affects your care. Here's what you need to know. The Good News: Your Core Benefits Continue Your dialysis treatments and Medicare and Medicaid coverage will NOT be interrupted. This is the most important th

Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 and runs through December 7 each year. This is your chance to review, compare, and make changes to your Medicare health or prescription drug coverage for the upcoming year. If you’re living with kidney disease, on dialysis, or have a kidney transplant, it’s especially important to review your plan—coverage options, networks, and out-of-pocket costs can change yearly. The plan that worked for you last year might not be the best for t

Plant-based eating is a great way to support kidney health, and fall is the perfect season to try it out. From cozy bowls to sweet spiced...

On October 1, many COVID-era telehealth flexibilities ended. This may affect how some Medicare patients receive care. While most home...