In-depth analysis of issues that impact Medicare
What happens if you miss Medicare open enrollment?
December 3, 2025 – 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
Eight ways to help minimize your Medicare out-of-pocket costs
December 2, 2025 – 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
How has the Inflation Reduction Act affected Medicare enrollees?
November 17, 2025 – Beginning in 2023, a series of changes began to be phased in under the Inflation Reduction Act, designed to lower out-of-pocket costs,… Read more
You’re eligible for Medicare. Now, how can you cover your family?
May 14, 2025 – You can't add your family to your Medicare coverage. Here's a list of their coverage options once you're… Read more
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
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
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
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
