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Medicare Part A Funds to Run Out in 2026
Medicare The trust fund for Medicare Part A did not significantly change from last year, though its financial position still remains precarious.
By Jackie Stewart • Published
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You Can Appeal a Medicare Premium Surcharge
Medicare If your income has dropped in the past two years, there’s a good chance you can get your surcharge eliminated or reduced.
By Jackie Stewart • Published
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A Retiree’s Guide to Key Dates in 2021
Basics It's critical -- and financially sound -- to hit these important financial deadlines spaced throughout the year.
By Catherine Siskos • Published
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What You'll Pay for Medicare in 2021
Healthy Living on a Budget For Medicare premiums 2021, look for modest increases in premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
By Catherine Siskos • Published
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Medicare Mania: Some Basics to Know During Open Enrollment
Medicare What’s Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D and what do they cover? What are Medicare Advantage plans? And how about the deadlines involved? There’s a lot to understand during this critical time.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Published
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Early Retirement Means Finding Health Insurance Before Medicare
Making Your Money Last Cover the gap with health insurance before you're eligible for Medicare enrollment.
By David Rodeck • Published
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Big Changes Likely for Social Security, Medicare Under a Biden Presidency
Making Your Money Last The new president and a fresh Congress will sooner or later have to face the twin safety net programs, both sorely in need of help.
By Catherine Siskos • Published
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What Happens to Medicare If the Affordable Care Act Is Overturned?
Medicare Experts say if the ACA is repealed or rescinded "it would be devastating for Medicare." Here's what might happen -- and how it could be costly for you.
By Catherine Siskos • Published
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7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Healthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By the Editors of Kiplinger's Retirement Report • Published