Topic: Medicare

Articles that mention Medicare or provide important details for retirees and Medicare beneficiaries, like annual premiums and deductibles.

A retired couple riding a motorcycle while on vacation in a foreign country.
Medicare Coverage for Overseas Travel

School of Social Security & Medicare

If you don’t understand your Medicare coverage, a health emergency in a foreign country could leave you with a large bill.

Medicare represented by seniors enjoying retirement.
Comprehensive Guide to Medicare

School of Social Security & Medicare

The Medicare program helps retirees cover their health care costs. This resource guide contains everything you need to know.

‘Retirement Guide’ written on a stack of papers with a human hand holding a pen – meant to represent a retirement planning resource guide
Retirement Planning Resource Guide

School of Financial Wellness

Preparing for retirement involves considering your vision for the future and setting aside funds to bring your dream to reality.

Medicare Enrollment typed on a page that is paper clipped to more pages.
Changes to Medicare Start Dates in 2023

School of Social Security & Medicare

Medicare has closed important coverage gaps for those who sign up during the Initial Enrollment or General Enrollment period.

Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment
2023 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment [COLA] Announced

School of Social Security & Medicare

The 2023 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment [COLA] has been released. The increase is the largest since 1981.

Medicare Premiums written on a strip of paper that is lying on a stack of money.
2023 Medicare Premiums and Coinsurance Amounts

School of Social Security & Medicare

On September 27, the CMS announced that Medicare Part B premiums will decrease in 2023 and other Medicare costs will rise.

Medicare prescription drug prices represented by pills lying on top of paper currency.
Medicare to Negotiate Prescription Drug Prices

School of Social Security & Medicare

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes a provision allowing Medicare to negotiate the prices of certain prescription drugs.

A medical professional holding a stethoscope. The circular end of the scope makes the 0 in the number 2022 meant to represent Medicare updates for 2022
2022 Medicare Premiums, Deductibles and Coinsurance Announced

School of Social Security & Medicare

CMS recently announced that Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance will increase in 2022.

A Financial Advisor with a digital graphic overlay indicating timing of Medicare sign up to avoid penalties.
Medicare Late Enrollment Fees and How to Avoid Them

School of Financial Wellness

Most Americans are required to sign up for Medicare at 65. Know these important dates to avoid late penalties.