Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
Donna LeValley
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 Dr. Oz Push Medicare Advantage Plans as Head of CMS Now He's Confirmed?
As original Medicare faces funding shortfalls, Dr. Oz may shift to private insurance providers through Medicare Advantage. Here's what we know so far.
By Maurie Backman Last updated
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The Social Security Fairness Act May Change How You Pay Medicare Premiums
If you receive an upward adjustment to your monthly Social Security benefits due to the SSFA, how you pay your Medicare premiums might change.
By Donna LeValley Published
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What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far
Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting Medicare. Here's a roundup.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Ends March 31
Medicare Advantage enrollees have from January 1 to March 31 to change plans. Here's what to know.
By Keerthi Vedantam Last updated
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How RFK Jr. May Change Medicare and Your Retirement
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now heads up Medicare. Here are five ways his leadership might change your retirement based on what we know so far.
By Maurie Backman Last updated
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Expanded Medicare Telehealth Services Available for an Additional Six Months
All Medicare beneficiaries still have access to telehealth services until September 30. Starting October 1, you must be located in a rural area for most telehealth services.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Missed Medicare Open Enrollment? Here Are You Options
There are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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14 Things Medicare Gives You for Free
Medicare beneficiaries often pay monthly premiums, copays, annual deductibles and prescription drug costs. But what you may not know is that some services don’t cost anything at all.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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How to Appeal the Medicare IRMAA for 2024 and 2025
Medicare There’s a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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