Expert analysis of issues that impact Medicare
Four ways to avoid income-related Medicare surcharges
April 4, 2025 – Some Medicare enrollees are able to avoid having to pay IRMAA – the income-related surcharge – through strategies that reduce their… Read more
How the Inflation Reduction Act has improved Medicare prescription drug coverage
January 17, 2025 – This year, Medicare Part D enrollees should pay particularly close attention to changes in 2024 prescription drug coverage costs resulting… Read more
Is audio-only the future of telehealth for Medicare enrollees?
December 23, 2024 – Access to care is important not only for emergencies but for management of chronic health conditions – and telehealth increased that… Read more
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
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
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
