Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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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
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Dental Cost Advice for New Retirees, From a New RetireeWhat I faced in my first dental bill after retiring.
By Sandra Block
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Medigap vs Medicare Open Enrollment: What's the Difference?Nearly 10,000 people in America turn 65 every day. Why is that significant? It signals Medicare eligibility and shines a light on Medicare supplement insurance, known as Medigap.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Retirees, Here's How to Make a Medigap Switch to Save MoneyMaking Your Money Last Kiplinger provides guidance on how to make a Medicare Medigap switch to get the best plan for your budget.
By David Rodeck
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CMS Brings Back Furloughed Staff for Open Enrollment LifelineThe government has recalled approximately 3,000 workers to assist with Medicare and ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment.
By Donna LeValley
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Financial Fact vs Fiction: The Truth About Social Security Entitlement (and Reverse Mortgages' Bad Rap)Despite the 'entitlement' moniker, Social Security and Medicare are both benefits that workers earn. And reverse mortgages can be a strategic tool for certain people. Plus, we're setting the record straight on three other myths.
By Scott McClatchey, CFP®
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Six Financial Actions to Take the Year Before RetirementHaving your income, health care and tax plans in place before you exit the day job can make it more likely that you'll have a happy retirement.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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Medicare Open Enrollment: Why You Need to Pay Extra Attention to Part D, From a Financial AdviserThe lowest premium for prescription drug coverage might not actually save you the most money. Make sure you take copays into consideration and do the math.
By Cynthia Pruemm, Investment Adviser Representative
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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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