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 ...

The annual countdown is almost over! Starting October 15th, millions of Americans relying on Medicare have a critical, limited opportunity to redefine their health coverage for the coming year. This ...

Whether you are still working or planning to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is ...

As we age, prescription medications often become an essential part of managing our health. Whether it’s for controlling blood pressure, treating diabetes or easing arthritis pain, the cost of ...

Medicare Part D, an optional component of Medicare, helps beneficiaries pay for generic and name-brand prescription drugs. A Low Income Subsidy (LIS) can provide financial support to enrollees with ...

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 ...

Whether you're still preparing for retirement or you've already exited the workforce, you're always looking for ways to stretch your retirement dollars further. Medicare, which is the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. On October 1, the 2026 information for Medicare Part D drug ...

Early media reports suggest seniors may be finding the new Medicare Part D enrollment tools at Medicare.gov difficult to use and understand. Enrollment in Medicare Part D plans began yesterday. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. In mid-January 2025, I received a very ballistic email from a ...

Senior citizens and other Medicare beneficiaries will get their third go-round with the government's prescription drug program beginning Thursday, as open enrollment starts again for Part D plans.