Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Nontaxable Income?
Quiz Test your knowledge of Uncle Sam's rare moments of generosity.
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Eight Things No One Tells You About Retirement
Making Your Money Last As you advance toward retirement, it's a good idea to start sharpening the focus of your retirement vision.
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Most Changes to HSAs in the One Big Beautiful Bill Did Not Make the Final Cut
HSAs were set to get a glow-up in the House version of the OBBB. Unfortunately for most retirees, the final bill did not include many of the benefits proposed by the House.
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?
Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?
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Prior Authorization Coming to Traditional Medicare Starting in 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will implement prior authorization requirements for certain traditional fee-for-service Medicare services in six states starting next year.
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Don't Fall For These Five Costly Medicare Myths
Signing up for Medicare can be complicated, and mistakes can be costly. Let's demystify these five Medicare myths to avoid expensive penalties.
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Four Proposed Changes to Medicare in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Four Proposed Changes to Medicare in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — and What Ended Up in the Signed Bill
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Over 100k Medicare Accounts Breached in Hack: Was Yours One?
Identity Theft Letters are going out to 103,000 Medicare beneficiaries who may have been impacted. Here's how to protect your identity and benefits.
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Five Ways You Can Lose Your Medicare Benefits
Your Medicare coverage can be disrupted or lost through your own actions or for reasons outside of your control. Don't let that happen to you.
