Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?MA plans add benefits that original Medicare lacks, often for $0 premiums. The catch? There are significant downsides to consider.
By Jackie Stewart
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How Medicare Advantage Costs Taxpayers — and RetireesWith private insurers set to receive $1.2 trillion in excess payments by 2036, retirees may soon face a reckoning over costs and coverage.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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How One Extra Dollar of Income Can Cost You Thousands in RetirementRetirement Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here’s how a small increase can affect your retirement costs.
By Chrissy Paradis
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Medicare Checklist: Avoid Costly Enrollment MistakesWhen you sign up for each part of Medicare matters. This enrollment checklist flags important info you need to know.
By David Jaeger, CFP®
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My wife wants us to retire at 65 for Medicare, but I'm ready now.I'm 62 and want to retire, travel and have fun, but my wife says we should get Medicare first. We ask wealth advisers for help.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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4 Pro Tips for Successfully Scaling the Medicare MountainAttempting to conquer Medicare without a plan is risky. The safest route requires a thorough understanding of your options and never leaves decisions to chance.
By Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC®
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What is the IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)?IRMAA is a surcharge added to your Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage premiums if your income is above a certain level. Here's what you need to know.
By Donna LeValley
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How to Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties ForeverWhether you're still working or plan to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is essential for your financial health.
By Donna LeValley
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Prior Authorization for Traditional Medicare Patients Has Started in 6 StatesThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented prior authorization requirements for certain traditional fee-for-service Medicare services in six states starting this year.
By Donna LeValley
