What is the Medicare Part B premium and how much does it cost? Here’s how it works, why it changes, and how it affects monthly payments.

The alphabet soup of Medicare — multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N — can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this guide, we break ...

But is it still a raise if a chunk of it disappears before it hits the bank account? That’s what has been echoing in the minds of retirees since confirmation came from the government that Medicare ...

Timing is critical for benefits and to avoid a penalty for not signing up when you are first eligible. There are several triggers for eligibility, but this column will focus only on age eligibility.

Social Security checks are set to rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA increase. Retirees can expect an average monthly payment of ...

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Sometimes, you can lose Medicaid coverage at age 65 as you become eligible for Medicare. This is called the Medicare cliff and can lead to changes to your benefits and coverage, as well as higher ...

Dear Toni: I'm stressed about what I need to do to enroll in Medicare because I am working part-time with no benefits, only individual health insurance. I turn 65 in November and need my Medicare and ...

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