Dear Toni: My Medicare began June 1, and I received my first bill about a week ago. This bill is for four months, from June 1 to Sept. 30, and is over $700. I thought Medicare was monthly. If I pay ...

Your Medicare number is on your government-issued Medicare card, Medicare.gov, and websites for other government benefits. It’s important to keep your Medicare number safe and report it immediately if ...

Reminder: You can’t reimburse your own or anyone else’s Medicare premiums income-tax-free until you, the account owner, turn 65. Best of all? There’s no time limit for withdrawing money from an HSA to ...

When it’s time to enroll in Medicare, it’s essential to understand how to use all available resources—including a Health Savings Account (HSA), to cover healthcare costs. Transitioning from private ...

My Medicare starts Oct. 1 and I received my first bill, due on Sept. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31) and is over $525. I currently have more than $10,000 on my ...

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A higher-than-expected first Medicare bill can be a surprise for many people. This often happens because the bill covers more than just one month's premium or includes additional surcharges or ...

The best time to think about your parents' Medicare is when they're healthy. Medical care becomes a bigger part of life as we age and having a Plan B for managing that care is necessary to ensure your ...

An inheritance won’t affect your Medicare eligibility or benefits, but the extra income could raise some premiums or affect your eligibility for income-based programs. Medicare rules can be complex.