20+ hour, 52+ min ago  (583+ words) With private insurers set to receive $1.2 trillion in excess payments by 2036, retirees may soon face a reckoning over costs and coverage. Sent five days a week Kiplinger A Step Ahead Sent twice a week Sent weekly for six weeks Kiplinger…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (579+ words) Test your basic knowledge of the "Medigap Trap" in our quick quiz. Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more delivered daily. Smart money moves start here. Get practical help…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (800+ words) Whether you're months away from your 65th birthday or plan to work past retirement age, here are the steps to secure your Medicare coverage and avoid costly mistakes. This article will focus on those who become eligible for Medicare upon turning…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1547+ words) Understanding Medicare enrollment is crucial, as missing deadlines can lead to permanent late enrollment penalties and gaps in coverage. Turning 65 should be a milestone of freedom, not a source of financial stress. Yet, for millions of Americans, navigating the first…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (916+ words) Better beware, because if you go even $1 over an important income threshold, your Medicare premiums could rise exponentially due to IRMAA surcharges. When retirees map out income in retirement, most think about their tax bracket, investment returns and required minimum…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (310+ words) Take this quick quiz to discover your "Medicare Personality Type" and learn whether you are a Traditionalist, or a Bundler. Understanding which plan aligns with your wallet and risk tolerance is essential. Take this quick quiz to discover your "Medicare…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1324+ words) Will you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge next year? It depends. The Medicare surcharge in 2026 will apply to beneficiaries with income exceeding $109,000 (for single filers and married filing separately) or $218,000 (for joint filers). For these beneficiaries, total…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (756+ words) With 2025 rapidly drawing to a close, now is the time to check your flex card balance and strategically spend your remaining allowance. A flex card is a prepaid debit card offered by some private insurance companies through their Medicare Advantage…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (774+ words) Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, 2025. Your six-month Medigap Open Enrollment period begins the first month you enroll in Medicare Part B. Medicare provides health insurance to 69 million Americans. During Medicare open enrollment, which runs from October 15 to December…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (341+ words) Test your basic knowledge of different parts of Medicare in our quick quiz. Making a smart Medicare decision " especially during open enrollment " starts with knowing the basic components of the health care program. With four distinct parts, the system can…...