From payroll deductions to extra taxes for high earners, we break down Medicare tax. Here are 5 essential facts every ...

The bestselling personal finance author and the advocacy group for older Americans make key statements on the federal health ...

In simple terms, Medicare is affordable government health insurance that you get when you turn 65. If you're under 65, you can get Medicare if you have Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), kidney failure ...

Significant changes occurred in Medicare Advantage plans each of the last couple of years, and more changes are on the way in 2026. In 2024, I documented several factors that would cause higher costs ...

Millions of older Americans who rely on private Medicare plans are about to lose a coverage option that had quietly become ...

I’ve written before about the benefits of Medicare Advantage plans, which can include dental and vision coverage, as well as nice perks like gym memberships that I’ve used. But it turns out the plans ...

In a 2024 Gallup poll, 87% of adults over 65 believe the federal health insurance program will be important or extremely ...

Medicare drug coverage can help you handle the rising cost of prescriptions. If you're covered by Original Medicare, some Medicare Cost Plans, Medicare Private Fee-For-Service Plans, or Medicare ...

Making decisions on whether to enroll in Medicare for many federal retirees could depend on how it interacts with existing ...

I have decided to retire when I turn 65 in February and need to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B. My husband, Harry, is 74 and he enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B when he turned 65, remaining on my ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Over half of Medicare beneficiaries opted for Medicare Advantage plans ...