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How do I qualify for Medicare’s Extra Help?
September 15, 2025 – Lower-income Medicare beneficiaries may receive financial assistance through Medicare’s Extra Help program. If you have difficulty paying… Read more

How do Medicare Savings Programs help with Medicare costs?
December 10, 2024 – Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) can pay Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance for enrollees with… Read more

What kind of out-of-pocket expenses do Medicare supplements cover?
August 8, 2024 – Q: What kind of out-of-pocket expenses do Medicare supplements cover? A: Medicare supplement policies (Medigap) are standardized, with ten… Read more

What is the Medicare Part B deductible for 2023?
January 9, 2023 – The Medicare Part B annual deductible for 2023 is $226 a month, down from $233 in… Read more

How much does the average Medicare beneficiary pay out of pocket for medical expenses?
June 3, 2020 – According to a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) analysis of Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS), the average Medicare beneficiary paid… Read more