5+ hour, 24+ min ago  (204+ words) Medicare has different enrollment periods you should know about. Know when you can make changes to your existing Medicare plan as well. Your initial Medicare enrollment window doesn't have an official date, since it's specific to you. That window starts…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (331+ words) Choosing the wrong plan could leave you with higher costs. Not buying Medigap could leave you with countless out-of-pocket expenses. While some of your expenses may decrease in retirement, your healthcare costs may inevitably go up. That could come as…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (302+ words) Medicare was scheduled to end coverage for most telehealth services on Jan. 30, 2026. It will now cover these services through the end of 2027. Medicare may restrict telehealth coverage in the future. Seniors on Medicare were dealt a major blow last month…...

3+ week, 16+ hour ago  (447+ words) Don't assume that Part A is free just because there's no premium to pay. Don't count on Medicare covering long-term care. Don't delay your enrollment " it could cost you. There are millions of older Americans today who get healthcare coverage…...

4+ week, 17+ hour ago  (268+ words) Traditional Medicare rarely requires retirees to get pre-approval before getting care. New rules are going into effect in six states that will put prior authorization requirements in place. This could make it more difficult for seniors in these states to…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (460+ words) Higher earners can be charged extra for their Medicare Part B and Part D premiums. Those surcharges are calculated based on income from two years prior. If your income increases this year, it could leave you paying much more for…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (572+ words) Some Medicare costs are going up " which is no suprise. Some costs, though, including some prescription drug costs, are going down. Original Medicare is testing prior authorizations, too. Fortunately, once we turn 65, we can get a lot of healthcare coverage…...

1+ mon, 12+ hour ago  (318+ words) Medicare recipients will pay more for Part B premiums. Recipients in six states will be part of a "prior authorization" pilot program that will last for six years. Since 1965, Medicare has been the U.S. federal health insurance program helping to lower…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (299+ words) Medicare Advantage has its own special open enrollment period. If you're on a Medicare Advantage plan now, you can make changes to your coverage between now and Mar. 31. It's important to take advantage of that option if your current plan…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (281+ words) Previously, only those enrolled in high-deductible health plans were eligible for health savings accounts. People with some Affordable Care Act plans are now eligible to contribute to an HSA. Those buying care from a doctor via a subscription plan are…...