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Crossing this income line could raise your Medicare premiums in 2026
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (463+ words) Understanding IRMAA and how your income can impact healthcare costs next year For many Americans on Medicare, 2026 will bring not only rising healthcare costs but also an increased likelihood of higher monthly premiums based on income. If you are enrolled…...
Maine tax changes in January: What residents will pay more for
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (490+ words) Maine residents can expect to see their Netflix bill hike as part of a tax on streaming services Maine residents will see significant tax changes starting January, affecting everyday items from cigarettes to cannabis and digital streaming subscriptions. These changes…...
A new California tax could target the ultra-wealthy, here's who's on the list
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (480+ words) Is Governor Gavin Newsom on board with the plan? California is weighing a sweeping new tax aimed squarely at its richest residents, with a proposal that would impose a one-time levy on billionaires and reignite debate over wealth, fairness, and…...
Health Systems dropping Medicare Advantage Plans in 2026: Full list
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (341+ words) The changes will begin from January and could lead to further strain on patients These terminations could have a significant impact for seniors who rely on MA plans for lower out-of-pocket costs and bundled benefits, as roughly half of Medicare…...
Health care costs in 2026: Who will pay more and who will pay less
3+ week, 1+ day ago (603+ words) Those on the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare should expect to brace for the coming year. Health care costs in 2026 are set to shift dramatically, with some Americans paying less and others facing rising expenses, as changes in Medicare, ACA subsidies,…...
Social Security marketplace insurance care bill impact on premium and prescription drug costs in 2026
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (619+ words) Social Security beneficiaries: what happens if the health care bill triggers a marketplace insurance premium jump in 2026 For millions of Americans living on Social Security, health insurance is one of the biggest monthly expenses and one of the hardest to…...
Medicare Open enrollment ends today: How to pick the right coverage before the deadline
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (556+ words) Marketplace shoppers, Medicare enrollees and workers with employer plans all face a changing landscape with key subsidies in limbo Open enrollment is underway in and the annual search for health coverage has once again left many people trying to sort…...
Medicare open enrollment ends December 7, 2025: Here are the mistakes to avoid
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (582+ words) Don't let common missteps cost you, key pitfalls to avoid as the 2025 enrollment window closes As the clock counts down toward December 7, the final day of open enrollment for Medicare in 2025, millions of beneficiaries find themselves scrambling to finalize their…...
Medicare Parts B & D: Understanding the IRMAA surcharges for 2026
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (678+ words) New income brackets, higher surcharges and a stricter threshold make next year costlier for many Medicare beneficiaries The growing number of Americans approaching retirement in the next decade will face a new financial calculation in 2026, as changes to Medicare Parts…...
Medigap vs. Medicare Open Enrollment: What are differences?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (691+ words) The Medicare open enrollment window is underway, but many Americans still misunderstand how Medigap fits in As millions of Americans prepare to review their health coverage this fall, confusion continues to swirl around one of the most misunderstood parts of…...