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What Happens to Medicare If the Affordable Care Act Is Overturned?
Medicare Experts say if the ACA is repealed or rescinded "it would be devastating for Medicare." Here's what might happen -- and how it could be costly for you.
By Catherine Siskos Published
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with high Medicare premiums and big out-of-pocket costs.
By the Editors of Kiplinger's Retirement Report Published
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How to Pick the Right Medicare Plans for You
Healthy Living on a Budget As you're signing up for Medicare, you must learn the basics of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and even doughnut holes. We'll help you sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare -- and much more.
By Catherine Siskos Published
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Trump Promises $200 Prescription Drug Card for Seniors
Medicare Medicare beneficiaries will soon receive a debit card in the mail that they can use to pay for prescription drugs.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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When Elder Care Requires Legal Advice
Caregiving Consult an elder care lawyer preemptively to avoid making a panicked phone call in the moment.
By Alina Tugend Published
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What Trump's Payroll Tax Cut Will Mean for You
Tax Breaks President Trump issued an executive order to suspend the collection of Social Security payroll taxes. How much could it save you?
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Medicare Now Covers Telehealth, Thanks to This Pandemic
retirement Many private health insurers have offered telehealth for several years, but Medicare lagged behind covering the service.
By Mark Stein Published
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What Retirees Must Know About Telehealth
retirement The coronavirus has elevated the benefits and potential savings of telehealth like nothing before.
By Mark Stein Published
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Health Insurance Options Exist for the Newly Unemployed
insurance Special enrollment periods for Obamacare plans and expanded Medicaid coverage will help people who are suddenly out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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