Changes to Medicare this year are making it a lot more expensive.

Medicare Part B covers many essential services, but not everything. Learn the 12 services it pays for and the 5 common costs ...

Dear Savvy Senior, To avoid any future health care surprises, can you tell me what original Medicare doesn’t cover in 2026? — New Beneficiary Dear Beneficiary, It’s a great question. While original ...

Paying into the Medicare system doesn't guarantee free health insurance in retirement; it comes with deductibles and premiums like standard health insurance. Unfortunately, both are going up this year ...

GoodRx reports five major changes to Medicare in 2026, including a $2,100 Part D out-of-pocket limit, prior authorization for some services, and auto-renewal for payment plans.

Medicare IRMAAs are based on your income from two years prior. This means that your 2026 income will determine how much your ...

GoodRx reports Medicare covers essential healthcare but omits services like long-term care, dental, and vision, necessitating financial planning for expenses.

The nice thing about being signed up for original Medicare is that the rules are pretty much the same for everyone. Granted, ...

Toni: I have been reading your Medicare column, and now I need your Medicare help. I am retiring when I turn 65 in April. I was hospitalized in November of 2025 with a triple bypass surgery.

Should you get the same Medicare coverage as your spouse? As in most things in life, the answer is it depends.