After a delay that left millions of Americans waiting anxiously, the Social Security Administration has officially confirmed ...

With upcoming open enrollment for insurance and benefits, an insurance expert encourages people to pay attention to an ...

For most beneficiaries, the government pays a substantial portion — about 75% — of the Part B premium, and the beneficiary ...

In 2025, the average annual premium for family health coverage reached $26,993, an increase of $1,408 (6 percent) from the previous year. Covered workers contributed an average of 16 percent ($1,440) ...

More retirees are at risk of a Medicare reckoning. If you think Medicare is a set-it-and-forget-it program, think again — especially if you’ve saved well for retirement. A growing number of retirees ...

Part B premium shock, MA plan cuts, new Part D drug negotiations, Medigap risk, and new Original Medicare prior authorization ...

The number of people paying Medicare surcharges continues to rise. Will you have to pay next year? For answers, check your 2024 income.

Medicare enrollment for 2026 opens on Oct. 15. Do you know what you earned two years ago? Your 2024 income will determine if you’ll pay the Medicare surcharge, or income-related monthly adjustment ...

I’m 64 now, and I’ll turn 65 and go on Medicare in 2026. I had big capital gains in 2024, and I know I’m going to end up paying more for my monthly premiums because my income will be high for that ...

A person’s modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) determines whether they pay higher Medicare Part B or Part D premiums. In 2025, this will be based on 2023’s MAGI. In 2026, it will depend on 2024’s ...

You can appeal your Medicare IRMAA surcharges if you meet certain conditions. The short answer to your question is that your Medicare payment would be set from the time you enroll when you turn 65 ...

“Your retirement income could trigger a Medicare penalty you didn’t even know existed.” Most retirees think of Medicare as a safety net — a predictable, reliable program that helps cover health ...