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Here's how overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans are driving up Part B costs for every Medicare beneficiary.
Steve Chen sits down with Mark Miller to unpack the biggest changes hitting Social Security and Medicare right now. The post Podcast 109: Social Security & Medicare: What’s Changing and What It Means ...
Discover the federal protections (one expires on April 1) and state-level hurdles you’ll face when switching from Medicare Advantage back to original Medicare.
Analysis of 190 Medicare Advantage plans finds most new supplemental benefits rarely offered, due to cost, overlap with Medicare, and quality incentives.
A well-intentioned tax move can push retirees over a Medicare income threshold, leading to thousands in unexpected annual premiums. Here's how advisors avoid these costs.
We retired with $4.6 million. Even so, our Medicare Advantage plan limits coverage when we travel or want to see a specialist. How can I convince my wife to switch?
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on monthly Medicare premiums, IRAA and tax-deductible medical expenses.
Roger Whitney dives into practical strategies for navigating health care before Medicare, sharing insights from retirees, survey results, and listener questions. Together they explore real-world solut...
Medicare Advantage plans scored lower in overall satisfaction among members in 2025. Eroding trust and policy confusion drove the drop in customer satisfaction.
A guide to Medicare coverage for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, including cost differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
I want to retire now and pay for health insurance until we get Medicare. My wife says we should work 10 more months. Who's right?
With private insurers set to receive $1.2 trillion in excess payments by 2036, retirees may soon face a reckoning over costs and coverage.
Roger Whitney wraps up the four-part series on navigating health care before Medicare by introducing a practical decision-making framework using the OODA Loop—observe, orient, decide, act—to help you ...
Whether you’re months away from your 65th birthday or you're planning to work past retirement age, this guide will walk you through the exact steps to secure your coverage, avoid costly mistakes and e...
The White House has insisted that the “one big beautiful bill” does not touch Medicare benefits. And it’s true that no standard Medicare benefits are reduced or eliminated under the One Big Beautiful ...
I know a lot of us spent months agonizing over which plan to pick during the fall. Just a heads up that if you started a new Medicare Advantage plan on Jan 1 and you already regret it (or found out yo...
Should you get the same Medicare coverage as your spouse? As in most things in life, the answer is it depends.
CMS has launched the BALANCE Model, a five-year test to lower costs & expand Medicare access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs while tackling coverage & adherence challenges.
In this interview, I talk with the Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance - Dean Cameron - who is standing up to major Medicare Advantage insurance companies. These companies are eliminating co...
Medicare premiums and taxes can shrink Social Security benefits. Plan ahead to protect retirement income.
Roth conversions can save thousands in taxes, but they can also trigger Medicare IRMAA surcharges that quietly add up to more than $5,000 a year. Most retirees never see it coming, because the rules f...
Medicare Part D open enrollment ends Dec. 7. Compare drug plans now to avoid higher costs and coverage gaps in 2026.
Along with the occasional aches and pains, growing older can bring surprise setbacks and serious diseases. Longtime relationships with doctors people trust often make even bad news more tolerable. Los...
A quick overview of Medicare’s 2026 cost increases, including new Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, IRMAA brackets, and Medicare Advantage out-of-pocket limits....
Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage plans. Which is better?...
Trump's deal slashes GLP-1 drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries and others, unlocking coverage for millions with obesity and related conditions....
With the 2025 rapidly coming to a close, here's how Flex Cards work and a guide on the best items to stock up on before December 31....
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Test your basic knowledge of HSA accounts and Medicare in our quick quiz....
The ACA health plan premiums may decrease, stay the same, or even increase when one spouse starts Medicare. Here's why. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to manage my money in a book. My...
Nearly 10,000 people in America turn 65 every day. Why is that significant? It signals Medicare eligibility and shines a light on Medicare supplement insurance, known as Medigap....
The Medicare.gov plan finder has been experiencing some technical issues during Medicare Open Enrollment....
“Through the historic Inflation Reduction Act, the Medicare program is meeting the needs of people with Medicare more than ever ... Read more...
The government has recalled approximately 3,000 workers to assist with Medicare and ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment....
More seniors than ever are choosing Medicare Advantage, but the growth isn't universal. In some states, most still prefer original Medicare, according to a recent SmartAsset study....
Here’s what to know before you commit....
Test your basic knowledge of different parts of Medicare in our quick quiz....
The Open Enrollment Period for 2026 Medicare is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. As was the case last year, expect to find significant changes in the available plans and policies....
The lowest premium for prescription drug coverage might not actually save you the most money. Make sure you take copays into consideration and do the math....
Test your basic knowledge of Medicare enrollment periods in our quick quiz....
With costs due to rise sharply next year, look for coverage that protects your wallet as well as your health....
For anyone born after 1937, full retirement is not 65. Yet every source I've consulted is written as if the default retirement AND Medicare age is 65, when now they are 2 different things. Husband and...
Using a Health Savings Account can be tax efficient way to pay for Medicare. Your CFP can help you get set up to use tax-free income to pay your Medicare premiums....
The drug coverage provided by Medicare Part D is a key part of a retiree’s health insurance, and there are many options to choose from for those who have standalone Part D plans. Since these pla...
Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15, through December 7. We're covering everything you need to know to get the best plan for your health and budget....
Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans might be losing their plan as UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Aetna (CVS Health) scale back offerings for 2026....
As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences....