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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5 Everyday Health Habits That Save $100,000+ in RetirementMedical bills can quickly drain a 401(k), but these healthy habits can save you six figures in healthcare costs in retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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How to Find Affordable Vision Care After 50Original Medicare covers zero routine eye exams or glasses. Here's how self-pay, warehouse clubs, and vision plans compare on real out-of-pocket costs.
By Maurie Backman
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Has Your Doctor Been Flagged for Medicare Fraud? Here’s How to TellMedicare fraud threatens your health and wallet through bogus care and phantom billing. Here is what to do if your doctor is flagged.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?The Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help cover benefits, are projected to deplete their surpluses. What happens when this safety net faces a shortfall?
By Elaine Silvestrini
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10 Myths About Health Savings AccountsWhen you’re choosing a health plan for the year, one option might be a high-deductible plan that makes you eligible to contribute to a health savings account.
By Kimberly Lankford
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10 Things to Know About Advertised DrugsBig Pharma spends billions to get you to ask for brand-name drugs. Here’s how to protect your wallet.
By Dawn Fallik
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Spooky Surcharges: The IRMAA Quiz on Tricky Income TrapsFrom municipal bonds to Roth conversions — take our quiz to find out if you know which income streams push you into higher Medicare brackets.
By Donna LeValley
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5 Little-Known Retirement Tax 'Gotchas'Retirement Hidden rules, automatic surcharges, and tax-bracket traps can catch even careful retirees off guard. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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Don't Miss Out! A Quiz on Medicare Enrollment DeadlinesQuiz Test your basic knowledge of Medicare enrollment periods in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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