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9 Medicare claims we've examined

The federal health insurance program covers millions of Americans over the age of 65 and younger people with disabilities.

LETTER: The difference between private health insurance and Medicare

Consider the profit motive.

Medicare and moving: What you need to know

Whether your Medicare is affected by a change of address depends on the type of plan you have.

Savvy Senior: A caregiver’s guide to Medicare

Knowing what’s covered — and what isn’t — can help you plan ahead, avoid costly surprises and make sure your father gets the care he needs.

Moving to Another State on Medicare? 7 Coverage Changes to Check Before You Go

Retirement sometimes comes with a new ZIP code; perhaps you’re moving closer to grandchildren, escaping high housing costs, or finally heading somewhere warmer. But packing...

8 Money and Medicare Checks to Make Before Open Enrollment Begins

The thick stack of Medicare paperwork that shows up each fall can feel like the starting gun for comparing next year’s coverage, but some of...

6 Home Health Costs Medicare Usually Leaves to Families

Navigating the complexities of healthcare coverage, especially Medicare, can feel like a daunting task. It becomes even more stressful when you or a loved one...

6 Expensive Medicare Errors You Can’t Afford to Make After Age 65

Medicare health insurance can be confusing. Beware these missteps — which can hike your costs.

Medicare knowledge gaps are wider than beneficiaries believe, survey finds

Only 13% of enrollees can correctly define all four coverage types, new eHealth data shows

8 Disappointing Realities of Medicare

The health insurance program is essential to the well-being of millions of retirees — but it's not perfect.

Medicare Deadlines New Retirees Should Put on the Calendar Before Leaving Work

A 65-year-old retiring in November may have a completely different Medicare timeline from a 68-year-old leaving an employer health plan in November. Add COBRA, prescription...

Free Prescription Help Programs Many Medicare Beneficiaries Overlook

Prescription drug costs remain one of the biggest financial challenges for many retirees, even with Medicare coverage. While Medicare Part D helps pay for medications,...

What’s not covered by Medicare Parts A and B?

The 2026 “Medicare You” handbook addresses “What ISN’T covered by Part A Part B?” The first thing it says is “Medicare doesn’t cover everything.”

Retirees, Beware: Medicare Will Not Cover These 11 Medical Costs

Don't let these health care expenses catch you off guard in retirement.

Your Prescription Is Still Covered by Medicare — So Why Did the Price Suddenly Jump?

You walk into the pharmacy expecting the same prescription and roughly the same bill you paid last time, only to discover the price has jumped....

8 Surprising Medicare Rules That Catch New Retirees Off Guard

If you aren't aware of some of these things, you could end up paying a whole lot more for health care.

Transparency Should Apply To All Forms Of Medicare Insurance

Medigap represents yet another example of how expensive health care gets when it’s “free.”

This Common Medicare Choice Requires Double the Savings. Here’s What Retirees Need to Know

When it comes to Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, one type of coverage is likely to leave you with higher out-of-pocket costs.

Open Enrollment Lets You Change Advantage Plans With No Questions Asked. It Does Not Promise You Medigap. That Applicati...

Medicare Advantage’s Perks Are Getting Scrutiny

Officials said no to health plans that wanted to expand extra benefits to cover medical marijuana, streaming services and shopping clubs. More changes are coming in 2027.

What Happens to Your HSA After You Enroll in Medicare?

Health savings accounts can become remarkably valuable as retirement approaches, which makes one Medicare rule particularly confusing. You may have spent years accumulating HSA mon...

Health insurance premiums skyrocketing

In 2026 our Medicare supplement insurance increased by nearly 30%. In the 7 years we have had Medicare the annual increase has been 15% or ... read more...

4 Types of Medicare Penalties — and How to Avoid Them Before It’s Too Late

Medicare won't be as affordable as it could be if you make these mistakes.

7 Prescription Drug Costs to Compare Before Medicare Open Enrollment

A Medicare drug plan that looks inexpensive on the surface can become surprisingly costly once you start filling prescriptions. Premiums are only one piece of...