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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Medicare Premiums 2026: Projected IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and D
Will you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge next year? It depends on a few factors.
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What is the IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)?
IRMAA is a surcharge added to your Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage premiums if your income is above a certain level. Here's what you need to know.
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CMS Brings Back Furloughed Staff for Open Enrollment Lifeline
The government has recalled approximately 3,000 workers to assist with Medicare and ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment.
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What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far
Since President Trump was sworn into office for a second term, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting Medicare. Here's the latest roundup.
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9 Things You Must Know About Medicare's Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) Surcharges
Medicare Here's what you need to know about who gets charged and why, as well as when the fees can be waived.
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Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: We'll Be Back on December 1 for the Final Week of Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment Updates Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: An Open Enrollment Period Quiz and The Medigap Trap!
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How Your HSA Can Reimburse You for Medicare Premiums and Expenses
Medicare Even if your Medicare premiums are automatically deducted from your Social Security check, you can take tax-free withdrawals from an Health Savings Account to reimburse yourself.
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
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18 Things Medicare Gives You for Free
Medicare doesn’t provide services entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.
