The 2026 Part D plans became available to the public Oct. 1 at Medicare.gov, and there are serious changes, with Part D ...

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It's worth noting, though, that most Medicare Advantage plans will pay for dental care, eye exams, and hearing aids. On top ...

Guests attend a rally at the U.S. Capitol on May 6 to support research and policies for breast cancer treatment that are at risk from proposed Medicaid cuts. (Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via ...

Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially up to $50 a month — when they shop for next year’s coverage. Such drug plans are used ...

Anthem plans get good ratings for members’ happiness and helping with medication management, but they’re priced high and not available in most states. Many, or all, of the products featured on this ...

Go to www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare and select “Sign up for Medicare.” Or, call 800-633-4227. Although there’s no firm ...

Choosing the right Medicare Part D plan could be the single biggest factor in helping you save thousands on your prescriptions each year. In this Decoding Retirement episode, Bob Powell and guest Katy ...

Millions of seniors with Medicare Advantage plans can expect slimmed-down benefits, loftier premiums, and a reduced selection ...

Each year, Medicare beneficiaries are given the opportunity to select a new plan for the upcoming year during the Open Enrollment Period. This year, Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and will run ...

Experts warn that fewer Medicare Advantage options means enrollees need to look at the fine print of new plans to make sure ...

You can sign up for a Medicare Part D drug plan when initially eligible for Original Medicare. There’s a 3-month period starting when your Medicare parts A and B become active. During this time, you ...