My Medicare starts Oct. 1 and I received my first bill, due on Sept. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for 3 months (Oct. 1 — Dec. 31) and is over $525. I currently have more than $10,000 on my ...

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Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) plans are self-directed medical spending accounts similar to Health Savings Account (HSA) plans. With MSA plans, you choose your doctor and pay from your MSA ...

You’ll automatically receive your Medicare card in the mail with your welcome packet if you receive Social Security benefits before you turn 65 years old. If not, you will receive it after you have ...

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 ...

Once you enroll in Medicare, you’re no longer eligible to put pretax funds in an HSA. You can use money already in your HSA to pay for some Medicare costs, but there’s a tax penalty if you put pretax ...

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 ...

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 ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. My Medicare starts Oct. 1 and received my first bill, due on ...