Articles On:medicare

How to Lower Your Health Care Costs

Health care costs are especially worrisome for people 65 and older, writes Katherine Hobson of ...

Dollars and a stethoscope, asking how to lower health care costs

What This Year’s Medicare Changes Mean to You

If you’re among the roughly 70 million people who get health coverage through Medicare, the ...

From higher costs and tighter rules to new drug savings and expanded telehealth access, there's a lot to know about 2026 Medicare changes. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Medicare Mistakes Can Cost You

Medicare is complicated, and Medicare mistakes can cost you money. Richard Eisenberg of Kiplinger Personal ...

A piggy bank with band-aids and a stethoscope representing Medicare mistakes.

February 5, 2026

Navigating Medicare Enrollment

Turning 65 should be a milestone to celebrate, not a source of financial stress. Yet, ...

Black man on computer looking at his managed accounts or navigating Medicare enrollment

January 1, 2026

Beware of the Medicare Tax Torpedo

The Medicare tax torpedo is a sneaky income threshold that can result in an IRMAA ...

Woman on computer planning Medicare worried about Medicare tax torpedo

October 21, 2025

Major Insurers Scaling Back on Medicare Advantage and Part D for 2026

CVS Health, Humana, and UnitedHealth Group have announced that they are scaling back on Medicare ...

Woman in wheelchair on computer learning about how insurers are scaling back on Medicare Advantage.

September 23, 2025

Medicare Prior Authorization Expands to Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Medicare prior authorization expands in December 2025, affecting beneficiaries in 10 states. Donna LeValley of ...

Man talking to doctor about how Medicare prior authorization expands

September 9, 2025

Why is My First Medicare Bill So High?

A higher-than-expected first Medicare bill can be a surprise for many people. This often happens ...

A woman surprised after getting a high Medicare bill in the mail

September 5, 2025

Best Medicare Plan Choices in 2026

The new Medicare year will bring big, costly changes. How can you find the best ...

couple using computer and concerned about paper bill - maybe looking for the best Medicare plan. Image by Monkey Business Images

August 18, 2025

How to Navigate Your Medicare Advantage in a Disaster

Planning for an emergency is essential, especially for older adults, as is knowing what steps ...

A neighborhood overwhelmed with flood water, showing the importance of knowing how to use medicare advantage in a disaster.