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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10 Things to Know About Advertised DrugsBig Pharma spends billions to get you to ask for brand-name drugs. Here’s how to protect your wallet.
By Dawn Fallik
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Spooky Surcharges: The IRMAA Quiz on Tricky Income TrapsFrom municipal bonds to Roth conversions — take our quiz to find out if you know which income streams push you into higher Medicare brackets.
By Donna LeValley
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5 Little-Known Retirement Tax 'Gotchas'Retirement Hidden rules, automatic surcharges, and tax-bracket traps can catch even careful retirees off guard. Here's what to know.
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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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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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10 Things To Know for Medicare Open EnrollmentMedicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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Your 2027 Medicare Open Enrollment Guide: Essential Dates and NoticesLearn how to read your annual Medicare notices, track critical deadlines and choose the right health and drug coverage before the December 7 deadline.
By Donna LeValley
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Turning 65? 5 Common Medicare Mistakes to Avoid"Medicare will happen when I turn 65. I don't need to think about it, right?" Wrong. Get up to speed with the system now to prevent stress and save money later.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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How to Fact-Check AI Financial Advice in 7 StepsAI chatbots can offer quick retirement insights, but can also provide outdated figures. Always double-check their advice before making financial decisions.
By Anthony Martin
