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Changes to 2025 Medicare coverage include a $2,000 cap on Part D out-of-pocket costs, small reductions in the average premium for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, increases for Medicare Part B and Part A premiums and cost-sharing, and adjustments to income-related premium surcharges for Part B and Part D.
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How do I qualify for Medicare’s Extra Help?

December 1, 2025 – Lower-income Medicare beneficiaries may receive financial assistance through Medicare’s Extra Help program. If you have difficulty paying… Read more

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How do Medicare Savings Programs help with Medicare costs?

December 1, 2025 – Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) can pay Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance for enrollees with… Read more

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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

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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