Expert analysis of issues that impact Medicare
What happens if you miss Medicare open enrollment?
October 23, 2024 – If you miss the annual Medicare open enrollment deadline, you may still be able to make changes to your coverage, though opportunities are… Read more
14 Medicare out-of-pocket costs you need to anticipate
October 14, 2024 – Medicare's a safety net, but enrollees still face a variety of healthcare costs. Here's a list of what you can… Read more
How the Inflation Reduction Act has improved Medicare prescription drug coverage
October 10, 2024 – This year, Medicare Part D enrollees should pay particularly close attention to changes in 2024 prescription drug coverage costs resulting… Read more
Eight ways to help minimize your Medicare out-of-pocket costs
October 10, 2024 – As a Medicare enrollee, you'll face a range of out-of-pocket costs. When you know what to look for, you can find ways to minimize these… Read more
Was your Medicare data affected by a data breach?
January 10, 2024 – How can you tell whether a breach of Medicare data has affected your personal information? Learn what you can do if you suspect your… Read more
Medicare beneficiaries could face higher premiums for 2024 Medicare Part D prescription drug plans
December 4, 2023 – On this site, I consistently encourage Medicare enrollees to comparison shop each year, rather than allowing their existing Medicare… Read more
Is audio-only the future of telehealth for Medicare enrollees?
April 26, 2023 – During the pandemic, many of the Medicare enrollees who utilized telehealth did it just by picking up the phone. Here's why audio-only… Read more
How will the Inflation Reduction Act affect Medicare enrollees?
August 23, 2022 – Under the new law, Medicare beneficiaries will see a series of prescription drug-pricing provisions phased in – mostly over the next… Read more
What we’ve learned from our reader Medicare Surveys
April 28, 2022 – Nearly two years of reader surveys reveal enrollee confusion about coverage options, frustration over unexpected… Read more
Who wins if we lower the age of eligibility for Medicare to 60?
September 14, 2021 – Passage of the Improving Medicare Coverage Act would be a boon to many of the 21 million Americans between the ages of 60 and 64,… Read more
