Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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Don't Miss Out! A Quiz on Medicare Enrollment DeadlinesQuiz Test your basic knowledge of Medicare enrollment periods in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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What to Do About These Three Medicare Changes During Open EnrollmentWith costs due to rise sharply next year, look for coverage that protects your wallet as well as your health.
By Richard Eisenberg
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Will Taxes Shred Your 401(k) or IRA During Your Retirement? It's Very LikelyConventional wisdom dictates that you save in a 401(k) now and pay taxes later, but turning that rule on its head could leave you far better off. A financial planner explains why.
By Michael Reese, CFP®
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Starting SoonMedicare During the annual enrollment period each fall, you can select a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan or switch back to original Medicare.
By Donna LeValley
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Your Medicare Costs Are Set to Soar: What to Expect Over the Next DecadeMedicare beneficiaries will face higher premiums, deductibles and surcharges starting in 2026 and continuing over the next decade. Here's what you need to know.
By Donna LeValley
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Major Insurers Scale Back Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans for 2026. What You Need to Know.Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans might be losing their plan as UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Aetna (CVS Health) scale back offerings for 2026.
By Donna LeValley
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How Medicare Is Affected by a Government ShutdownA look at how Medicare is affected by a government shutdown, as well as other government-related health care.
By Donna LeValley
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The '100% Overwhelming' Decision: What Do You Do About Medigap?Choosing your Medigap plan for supplemental insurance can be a complex, confusing, and costly process. Here's how to tackle the decision.
By Chris Taylor
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Here Is How Much You'll Pay for Medicare Premiums and Deductibles in 2025Medicare 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
