Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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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
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The IRMAA Income Trap Quiz: What Really Counts?From 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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Why Your Medicare Premiums Are $200 Higher Than They Should BeHere's how overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans are driving up Part B costs for every Medicare beneficiary.
By Donna LeValley
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Turning 65 in 2026? Here Is Exactly How to Sign Up for MedicareDon't miss the critical window for Medicare enrollment. This guide explains how to secure coverage and avoid costly mistakes.
By Donna LeValley
