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Have you heard of IRMAA? IRMAA can be an unwelcome surprise if you aren’t expecting her. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll hear what to expect from IRMAA and your Medicare c...
A look at Kamala Harris' stances on Social Security and Medicare, including her history with the programs....
Kiplinger looks at Donald Trump's stances on Social Security and Medicare, including what he did as president....
My husband will be 70 in September and will retire in October. He will go to the social security office to get more information but he did not sign up for part A when he was 65. He was covered by his ...
I qualify for Medicare this October. As a military retiree, I am already covered by Tricare. Both of my knees need replacement. I understand that Advantage Plans cost less, and often include dental an...
Regional Medicare Advantage plans score higher than national alternatives on customer satisfaction, according to a new study....
Medicare announced the negotiated prices for 10 drugs, which are among the costliest and most used....
Misunderstandings about the solvency of Social Security and Medicare adversely affect the retirement planning of younger generations....
Long-term care is the major uninsured expense for most retirees. Neither private health insurance nor Medicare covers long-term care expenses, although Medicare provides for care in a skilled nursing ...
I’m still working and have employer’s health care coverage. I already get my SS and signed up for Medicare Part A. I plan on retiring in January 2025. How soon should I apply for Medicare ...
Two people in my family who are independent contractors and lack employer health insurance happen to be turning 65 this year and will finally be eligible for Medicare. Hallelujah! A report by KFF, the...
If you've been a good saver and face large required minimum distributions (RMDs), then you need to plan for how to head off or limit higher Medicare premiums....
The biggest change coming to Medicare may be the $2,000 cap on Part D drug costs which has spawned a new program: the Medicare Payment Prescription Plan or MPPP....
How can Medicare B not be covered automatically when benefits start regardless of the impact of work earnings? I am enrolled in Medicare part B while continuing to work. My benefits began, but my earn...
Why don't Medicare Part D plans cover drugs like Wegovy?...
Amazon has changed its $5 RxPass prescription service to include Medicare beneficiaries — but you’ll still need an Amazon Prime membership....
The Inflation Reduction Act is taking steps to provide financial relief for beneficiaries by lowering drug costs....
While U.S. healthcare costs as a percentage of GDP are by far the highest in the developed world, the news from the 2024 Medicare Trustees Report is relatively good. It is true that the Hospital Insur...
One of the biggest mistakes someone about to go on Medicare can make involves COBRA - the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act....
If you're delayed taking Medicare because you have employer coverage, changes ahead may disqualify your plan....
It’s that time of the year, folks. Elections are coming up, there’s a bunch of infighting going around, and lots ... Read more...
There are costly changes coming to Medicare Part D drug plans. The 2024 Medicare Open Enrollment period is you chance to get ahead of those changes....
In this episode, we tackle a diverse range of listener questions from reverse mortgages, annuities, Roth conversions, healthcare before the Medicare age, and a lot more. Tune in as we discuss: Al's Qu...
The programs that Americans rely on for security in retirement today rest on just a few major legislative acts. The two most important are the laws that created Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid ...
Will your monthly Medicare premiums increase next year? It depends....
A slate of new policies change how much you pay for premiums, medicine, vaccines, telehealth and more....
There seems to be a wide gap between the low and high Medicare G plans (less between the High Deductible plans). What drives the difference? Is it a different network of providers, pre-approvals or re...
EDIT: Removed any reference to Medicare Advantage to avoid confusion. Trying to figure out Medicare options for next year - I've got a spreadsheet that shows what my costs will be at different levels ...
The Affordable Care Act mandated no out-of-pocket costs for a colonoscopy. So if this test is supposed to be “free,” why do people still get a bills?...
Medicare Advantage plans are likely to have big changes in 2025, raising premiums and out-of-pocket costs while reducing benefits....
As we get closer to our retirement years, one of the most impactful decisions we’ll need to make is deciding ... Read more...
Higher taxes can help stave off the projected 2036 insolvency of Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund....
There is one subject that rarely comes up when it comes to Medicare: hospice, end-of-life care for the terminally ill....
Have you heard of IRMAA? IRMAA can be an unwelcome surprise if you aren’t expecting her. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll hear what to expect from IRMAA and your Medicare c...
Medicare involves layer upon layer of rules, policies and procedures, leading to confusion. This article cuts through some of the confusion....
Are you, or will you be, eligible for Medicare? This article outlines exactly how the government determines Medicare eligibility....
It's important to know how Medicare tax works....
I am 65 and still working. Still under the company health insurance and using the high deductible plan. I max out my HSA contribution and the company adds $167 per month to my HSA, as an incentive to ...
Drew Shockley of MOVE Health Partners joins James to address questions about Medicare. He overviews the Medicare system, explains Parts A, B, C, and D, and breaks down what Medicare does and doesn&rsq...
Knowing about Medicare IRMAA surcharges could lead many people to make different retirement-planning choices leading up to becoming eligible for Medicare....
FROM ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE! Medicare and Social Security Are Critical to a Secure Retirement, Say Americans 50+. By Rebecca Perron, AARP Research & Teresa A. Keenan, AARP Research. Publis...
I have been thinking about retiring for some time. I am already collecting SS and on Medicare A and B while working full time. My job has been getting worse and worse, and I just heard from my boss th...
Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your health care coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too....
Medicare covers “cataract surgery that implants conventional intraocular lenses (within the eyeball).”...
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....
I retired at the end of August, after all bonuses and retention incentives had paid out. Because it had been a good year, I knew I was likely to get a hit with IRMAA, both with Medicare B and D. Becau...
To retire is to enter the unknown. Rick Fine has demystified one aspect of retirement: Medicare. As the director of financial planning for an advisory and investment firm, he has put together a list o...
Are Joe Namath and William Shatner giving you the best possible advice about Medicare? During the Medicare Open Enrollment period last fall, you probably saw TV ads for companies selling Medicare Adva...
Identifying the right start dates for Social Security depending on your unique situation, when your Social Security benefit will send you your first check based on your birthday, and IRMAA cost strate...