Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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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How to Navigate Your Medicare Advantage Plan in a DisasterIf you're a Medicare Advantage member in an area impacted by a disaster, you might be worried about access to care and medicine. Here's what you need to know.
By Donna LeValley
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The 'Take That Uncle Sam' Rule of Retirement SpendingHere's how to reduce your tax bill when you withdraw money in retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret ForeverFrom saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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Will Your Retirement Income Trigger the IRMAA This Year?Medicare costs can spike if your income triggers the income-related monthly adjustment amount. Here's what to expect in 2026 and how to avoid it in the future.
By Philip Segal, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
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18 Things Medicare Gives You for FreeMedicare might not provide things entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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How Alaska Became the Only State With No Medicare AdvantageWhile the Lower 48 shift to private plans, Alaska is proving that original Medicare can still deliver high-quality care at the edge of the world.
By Donna LeValley
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10 Myths About Health Savings Accountssavings When you’re choosing a health plan for the year, one option may be a high-deductible plan that makes you eligible to contribute to a health savings account.
By Kimberly Lankford
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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
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We're 59 With $5.3 Million. Can We Frontload Our Spending?We are retired and want to spend $250,000 a year, but once Medicare and Social Security start, we'll need less. Are we nuts?
By Maurie Backman
