Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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12 FAQs About Medicare
Medicare When you turn 65, you have to master a new health care system. We’re here to help.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to Know
Payroll Taxes It's important to know how Medicare tax works.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Here Is How Much You'll Pay for Medicare Premiums and Deductibles in 2025
Medicare premiums for 2025, and the cost of Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, and Part D premiums and deductibles, have gone up. Here is how much you'll pay in 2025.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Don't Let Chronic Illness Costs Drain Your Retirement Savings: Here's How
If you have a chronic illness, you know that the proper care can be expensive and, in many cases, lifelong. Here's how to get the healthcare you need in retirement.
By Maurie Backman Published
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How Your HSA Can Reimburse You for Medicare Premiums and Expenses
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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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 Last updated
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IRMAA Could Have Surprised This Retiree: What You Can Learn
A financial adviser explains how a client could have unwittingly triggered the Medicare surcharge and what others need to know about it.
By Brandon Hill Published
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16 Strategies to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Many Medicare recipients are benefiting from changes that make prescriptions more affordable. But you can still make other moves to keep your costs in check.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Can You Sign Up for Medicare While Still on an Employer Health Plan?
When you have private insurance through your employer, signing up for Medicare may still make sense. But beware some serious pitfalls.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated