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3 Medicare Mistakes That Could Increase Your Healthcare Bills in Retirement
57+ min ago (304+ 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…...
This Medicare Mistake Can Devastate Unprepared Retirees
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (443+ words) Original Medicare covers many important retirement healthcare needs but has gaps. You'll likely need additional health insurance to keep your costs manageable. Always review all the health insurance plans available to you to find the best deal. It's no secret…...
NES improves Critical Referral Program for customers with medical needs
16+ hour, 43+ min ago (217+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) " After January's winter storm, Nashville Electric Service has been under fire for leaving customers with medical devices stranded with no power, but the utility announced that's all about to change. NES is making some upgrades to their…...
Study Shows Outdated Medicare Rule Traps Retirees in the Hospital for Longer
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (276+ words) Medicare provides coverage for retirees. Unfortunately, an outdated Medicare rule results in retirees staying in the hospital longer. Retirees should be aware of this rule's impact so they understand what to expect. Medicare provides insurance coverage to seniors 65 and over....
The Hidden Medicare Surcharge That Hits Retirees With Over $109,000 in Income
23+ hour, 33+ min ago (694+ words) Medicare surcharges apply when income exceeds $109,000 (single) or $218,000 (married) based on earnings from two years earlier. IRMAA surcharges can raise Medicare Part B premiums from $202.90 to as high as $689.90 per month. Read: If you follow markets closely, Kalshi lets you…...
Higher premiums, Medicare updates: Healthcare changes to expect in 2026
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (1094+ words) In 2026, higher costs along with major shifts in Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage and Medicare will affect healthcare and health insurance affordability. Here, GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, breaks down what's changing. Expect higher premiums for your health insurance,…...
Medicare Advantage Can No Longer Cover These Items in 2026
4+ day, 46+ min ago (92+ words) Medicare Advantage Can No Longer Cover These Items in 2026AOL.com In 2018, Medicare Advantage coverage was expanded. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is now imposing new restrictions. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you need to know which…...
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment: What to Know About Switching Plans
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (535+ words) Medicare Advantage's open enrollment period is underway and runs through Mar. 31. If you're on Medicare Advantage, you can make a single change to your coverage during this window. Pay attention to costs and benefits if moving to a new Medicare…...
Healthcare costs are eating into Social Security checks
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (1013+ words) Healthcare is draining Social Security checks, and the squeeze is getting worse. Out-of-pocket healthcare spending in retirement is mountains more than people plan for. Even including Medicare coverage and ignoring long-term care, retirees face sizable out-of-pocket costs for premiums, copays,…...
This Popular Medicare Benefit Is Safe -- for Now
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (303+ 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…...