‘Health Care Sharing’ Mimics Medigap, but Isn’t Insurance
Health care sharing ministries advertise programs for Medicare members, but there’s no guarantee they’ll pay for medical bills.
Direct Primary Care Offers More Access, but Medicare Won’t Pay
Direct primary care doctors can offer long appointments on short notice, but they don’t take insurance.
What to Do When Medicare Doesn’t Cover Your Prescription Drug
You may need to request a formulary exception or switch plans during an enrollment period.
Can Cost Plus Drugs Save Medicare Members Money?
Cost Plus Drugs offers low-cost generic medications that could save you money, but it’s not a replacement for Medicare Part D coverage.
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Turning 65? When to Sign Up for Medicare
You usually sign up for Medicare a few months before your birthday, but there are exceptions.
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Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties: Costs and Who Owes Them
See what you might owe if you wait too long to sign up for Medicare Part A, Part B or Part D.
What Are the Parts of Medicare? Parts A, B, C and D Explained
Medicare has four parts with letter names. You can choose between them to decide how you receive your benefits.
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How to Change Medicare Plans — and Why You Might Want to
Here are the details on when to switch Medicare plans, what to consider and how to make it happen.
IRMAA Brackets 2026: What They Are and How They Work
In 2026, you may have to pay the Medicare IRMAA if you make more than $109,000 as a single filer or $218,000 as a joint filer.
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Does Medicare Negotiate Drug Prices?
Lower prices from Medicare’s first round of Part D drug price negotiations will take effect in 2026.
How to Cancel Medicare Part B
You can usually cancel Medicare Part B by contacting the Social Security Administration. But ending it comes with some risks.
Is Medicare Advantage Free? A Guide to No-Premium Plans
More often than not, Medicare Advantage plans have no premium. Here’s how free Medicare Advantage works.
Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: What’s the Difference?
Medigap comes with unlimited choices for care, while Medicare Advantage offers extra benefits and often no monthly premiums.
Medicare Part C vs. Part D: What’s the Difference?
Medicare Part C is private health insurance that often includes prescription drug coverage. Medicare Part D is for prescription drugs only.
Medicare vs. Medi-Cal: What’s the Difference?
Medicare and Medi-Cal are government-run health insurance programs designed to serve specific populations in different ways.
How Much Does a Medicare Advantage Plan Cost?
Most plans have no monthly premium, but that doesn’t make Medicare Advantage free.
Medicare Eligibility: Who Qualifies and When?
People age 65 and older and individuals with certain disabilities are eligible for Medicare.
How Much Does a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Cost?
Prices for Medicare Supplement Insurance can range from around $30 per month up to $200 or more.
4 Things You Should Know About Working Past 65
More Americans are working into their golden years. Here's how Medicare, Social Security and taxes are in play.
Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N: Which Is Best?
Plan N has lower premiums but higher copays than Plan G. Which is best for you depends on how often you have certain kinds of medical visits.