Part A (inpatient hospital) costs: The 2026 Part A deductible will increase by $60 from 2025 to $1,736. This deductible ...

Medicare prices are rising in 2026, but savvy seniors can save during open enrollment (and beyond) with these cost-cutting ...

A quick overview of Medicare’s 2026 cost increases, including new Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, IRMAA brackets, and Medicare Advantage out-of-pocket limits.

A hidden risk threatens millions of older Americans. Millions of Medicare beneficiaries are on the brink of an unwelcome surprise regarding their prescription drug costs. After the Medicare Trustees’ ...

Medicare premiums for 2026, as well as the costs of Parts A, B, and D, have increased. Here is how much you'll pay in 2026.

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The right Medicare Part D drug plan could be a huge money-saver. You have an opportunity to make changes to your Part D coverage through Dec. 7. Consider a new Part D plan if your medications have ...

You may not be taking prescription drugs when you sign up for Medicare at age 65, or when your work coverage ends, but eventually you will need meds. That’s why, immediately upon signing up for ...

This article is part of a Health Affairs Forefront featured series, “Assessing The Evidence For MA Reform.” The series was developed and supported by the research firm, Stage Analytics, through a ...

Listen and subscribe to Decoding Retirement on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Nearly all of the 55 million Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part D prescription ...

In my most recent column I explained the key decisions you must make about Medicare — either when you initially enroll or during the annual open enrollment period that runs from October 15 to December ...

Bruine de Bruin is director of the Behavioral Sciences and Policy Initiative at the USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service. Blum is a nonresident senior scholar at the USC ...