Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
Figuring out when to enroll in Medicare and which parts to enroll in can be daunting even for the savviest retirees. There are Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. This is a complicated federal health insurance program for retirement-age Americans so start with our beginner's guide to the essential things you should know about Medicare, then work your way through our other features, guides and news stories.
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15 Costly Drugs Will Get Medicare Price Cuts in 2027: Will You Save?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended a safety net to older Americans by announcing significant price reductions on 15 high-cost prescription drugs, effective in 2027.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare
Medicare Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.
By Jackie Stewart
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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins on January 1
Medicare Advantage open enrollment runs from January 1 to March 31 — you can change Advantage plans, switch to original Medicare, and enroll in a Part D drug plan.
By Keerthi Vedantam
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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 higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley
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12 FAQs About Medicare
Medicare When you turn 65, you have to master a new health care system. We’re here to help.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Medicare Open Enrollment Occurs from October to December — Here's What You Need to Know
Medicare open enrollment is underway. Here's what you need to get done.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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12 Things You Need to Know About Medicare
Medicare There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
By Catherine Siskos
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What You Will Pay for Medicare in 2026
Medicare premiums for 2026, as well as the costs of Parts A, B, and D, have increased. Here is how much you'll pay in 2026.
By Donna LeValley
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This Is the Retirement Phase Nobody Talks About
What you do in the five years before retirement and the first 10 afterward can establish how comfortable you'll be for the rest of your life.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
