In 2025, Medicare beneficiaries pay $185 per month for their Part B premiums. This is up a little more than $10 over the $174 ...

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

Monthly insurance premiums may change, reported Medical News Today. "The average Part B premium is expected to rise from $185 ...

Medicare beneficiaries face higher costs, reduced services, and possible cuts to the program at large—but there’s good news ...

CMS provided the new updates ahead of the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, scheduled from October 15, 2025, to ...

Medicare changed again in 2025 -- affecting premiums, prescription drug costs and how you pay for medications. Make a plan ...

Medicare isn't free. This catches many retirees by surprise. Medicare has a reputation for simplicity. You turn 65 and get access to free universal health insurance. This is true to a certain degree, ...

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 ...

Dear Toni: 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 have more than $10,000 on my ...

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