Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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Medicare Premiums 2026: IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and DDo you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge this year? It depends.
By Donna LeValley
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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't CoverMedicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley
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12 Things You Need to Know About MedicareMedicare There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
By Catherine Siskos
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Who is Getting Your Money?: The Beneficiary Designation QuizQuiz Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of the essential rules and safeguards when appointing beneficiaries.
By Donna LeValley
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What’s the Best Medigap Plan for You?Medicare The 10 Medigap plans offer different levels of benefits that pay for expenses, such as co-payments, not covered by original Medicare.
By Jackie Stewart
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What Medicare Covers When You Travel in the US and AbroadMedical emergencies can happen at any time. Knowing what Medicare coverage you have, anywhere in the world, can help you avoid a massive bill.
By Donna LeValley
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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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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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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
