Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Steer Clear of the Medicare Tax TorpedoBetter beware, because if you go even $1 over an important income threshold, your Medicare premiums could rise exponentially due to IRMAA surcharges.
By John J. Gardner, IAR
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Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: Options if You Missed Open EnrollmentInformation you can use year-round to manage your Medicare needs.
By Donna LeValley
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Missed Medicare Open Enrollment? Here Are Your OptionsThere are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.
By Donna LeValley
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Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage Quiz: Which is Right for You?Quiz Take this quick quiz to discover your "Medicare Personality Type" and learn whether you are a Traditionalist, or a Bundler.
By Donna LeValley
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15 Costly Drugs Will Get Medicare Price Cuts in 2027: Will You Save?The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended a safety net to older Americans by announcing significant price reductions on 15 high-cost prescription drugs, effective in 2027.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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What You Must Know About the Different Parts of MedicareMedicare Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.
By Jackie Stewart
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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins on January 1Medicare Advantage open enrollment runs from January 1 to March 31 — you can change Advantage plans, switch to original Medicare, and enroll in a Part D drug plan.
By Keerthi Vedantam
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12 FAQs About MedicareMedicare When you turn 65, you have to master a new health care system. We’re here to help.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Medicare Open Enrollment Occurs from October to December — Here's What You Need to KnowMedicare open enrollment is underway. Here's what you need to get done.
By Elaine Silvestrini
