Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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 Want to Avoid IRMAA? Consider a Roth ConversionIf you make above a certain income, expect to pay more for Medicare, unless you take steps to lower your income. Here's how. 
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 The Social Security Fairness Act May Change How You Pay Medicare PremiumsIf you receive an upward adjustment to your monthly Social Security benefits due to the SSFA, how you pay your Medicare premiums might change. 
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 Should You Ditch Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Most People DoIf you want to switch your Medicare Advantage plan or enroll in original Medicare, you're not alone. Here's when it's a good idea and how to go about it. 
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 Social Security Under Trump Live Updates: Final Blog Post — for NowSocial Security Blog Social Security has undergone big changes in 2025 under President Trump. Get live daily news, updates, tips and analysis to help you navigate the developments. Social Security Blog
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 How to Appeal a Health Insurance DenialIf your insurer refuses to pay for a treatment or procedure that you believe should be covered, use our guide to appeal. 
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 Tax Reconciliation Bill Could Trigger $500 Billion in Mandatory Medicare CutsThe deficits caused by the tax bill would trigger the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and force billions in cuts to Medicare. However, Congress can block the implementation of the cuts. 
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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. 
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 Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to KnowPayroll Taxes It's important to know how Medicare tax works. Payroll Taxes
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 Don't Let Chronic Illness Costs Drain Your Retirement Savings: Here's HowIf 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. 
