A higher-than-expected first Medicare bill can be a surprise for many people. This often happens because the bill covers more than just one month's premium or includes additional surcharges or ...

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it’s over $550. I currently have more than ...

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My Medicare starts November 1 and I received my first bill, due on October 25, about a week ago. This bill is for 3 months from November 1 to January 31 and is over $550. I currently have more than ...

If your first Medicare bill is higher than expected, it could be due to the number of months the bill covers, late enrollment penalties, or because you earn above a certain amount and must pay a ...