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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This Is the Retirement Phase Nobody Talks About
What you do in the five years before retirement and the first 10 afterward can establish how comfortable you'll be for the rest of your life.
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Medicare Premiums 2026: IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and D
Will you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge next year? It depends.
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Trump Deal: Medicare to Cover Obesity Drugs for as Little as $50. What You Need to Know
Trump's deal slashes GLP-1 drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries and others, unlocking coverage for millions with obesity and related conditions.
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Medicare Premiums 2025: IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and D
Medicare participants with an income above the threshold must pay a surcharge for Medicare Part B and Part D based on their income.
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Cash In on Your Medicare Advantage Flex Card Perks Before They Disappear
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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9 Medicare Changes Coming in 2026
Learn about the benefits that become permanent features of Medicare in 2026 and how they have been changed or updated since their inception.
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Dental Cost Advice for New Retirees, From a New Retiree
What I faced in my first dental bill after retiring.
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Medigap vs Medicare Open Enrollment: What's the Difference?
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.
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Retirees, Here's How to Make a Medigap Switch to Save Money
Making Your Money Last Kiplinger provides guidance on how to make a Medicare Medigap switch to get the best plan for your budget.
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