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 ...

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

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

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

Most people don’t receive a bill from Medicare for their Part A and Part B premiums. If you do receive a bill (Medicare form CMS-500), there are several ways you can pay it. Medicare is made up of ...

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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 ...

The lowest premium for prescription drug coverage might not actually save you the most money. Make sure you take copays into ...

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are a valuable and highly tax-advantaged tool for covering medical expenses. When you transition to Medicare, which most Americans become eligible for at age 65, you can ...

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 ...

When the Social Security COLA is announced later this month, here's what to expect.