Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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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
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This Is the Retirement Phase Nobody Talks AboutWhat you do in the five years before retirement and the first 10 afterward can establish how comfortable you'll be for the rest of your life.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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Trump Deal: Medicare to Cover Obesity Drugs for as Little as $50. What You Need to KnowTrump's deal slashes GLP-1 drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries and others, unlocking coverage for millions with obesity and related conditions.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Medicare Premiums 2025: IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and DMedicare participants with an income above the threshold must pay a surcharge for Medicare Part B and Part D based on their income.
By Donna LeValley
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Cash In on Your Medicare Advantage Flex Card Perks Before They DisappearWith the 2025 rapidly coming to a close, here's how Flex Cards work and a guide on the best items to stock up on before December 31.
By Donna LeValley
