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How A Government Shutdown Would Affect Medicare and Other Healthcare
A look at how Medicare would be affected by a government shutdown, as well as other government-related healthcare.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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10 Myths About Health Savings Accounts
savings 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 Last updated
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HSAs Can Reimburse You for Medicare Premiums Paid
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.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Three Ways to Help Create Financial Stability for a Widow
Loss of a spouse often leads to financial insecurity in retirement. These strategies can help ensure financial stability for the surviving spouse.
By Nick Bour, CAPP™, IRMAACP™ Published
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Ending Soon
Medicare During this period each fall, you can select a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan or switch back to original Medicare.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins on January 1
Medicare Advantage enrollees have from January 1 to March 31 to change plans. Here's what to know.
By Keerthi Vedantam Last updated
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Missed Medicare Open Enrollment? Here Are You Options
There are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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What’s the Best Medigap Plan?
Medicare The 10 Medigap plans offer different levels of benefits that pay for expenses not covered by original Medicare.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Beware Three Medicare Open Enrollment Scams
Crooks are perfecting Medicare Open Enrollment scams to try to steal your money or personal information.
By Donna LeValley Published