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Figuring out when to enroll in Medicare and which parts to enroll in can be daunting even for the savviest retirees. There are Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. This is a complicated federal health insurance program for retirement-age Americans so start with our beginner's guide to the essential things you should know about Medicare, then work your way through our other features, guides and news stories.
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Will President Trump's Medicare Executive Order Raise Drug Prices?
President Trump rescinded a Biden-era Executive Order that would have lowered the copays for some drugs to $2 for Medicare enrollees.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Medicare’s 2025 Drug Negotiation List Includes Weight-loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wants to lower the cost for 15 more drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Problems with Private Medicare Advantage Plans Keep Mounting
Complaints about Medicare Advantage include denial of service and slow care approvals.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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Watch Out for the ‘Medigap Trap’
The Medigap trap can snag those who chose Medicare Advantage and plan to switch to traditional Medicare later as their needs change.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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Social Security and Medicare Funding: Is the Sky Falling?
Social Security and Medicare are slowly running out of money, but what does that mean for the retirees counting on them? Actually, it's not all bad news.
By Jared Elson, Investment Adviser Published
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?
Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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How Medigap Insurance Is Affected by Preexisting Conditions
insurance Delaying enrollment in a medigap policy can lead to higher premiums and denial of coverage in most states.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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10 Things To Know for Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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Medicare Open Enrollment Occurs from October to December — Here's What You Need to Know
Medicare open enrollment is underway. Here's what you need to get done.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated