Medicare Part B premiums will rise sharply in 2026, marking the second-largest increase in the program’s history and cutting into Social Security COLA gains for many retirees.

In 2026, the annual deductible for Medicare Part B is $283, up from $257 in 2025. What this means is that as you use your ...

Medicare Advantage plans are known for offering extra benefits beyond what original Medicare offers, and one such benefit gaining popularity is the Medicare Part B giveback, sometimes called the ...

Making decisions on whether to enroll in Medicare for many federal retirees could depend on how it interacts with existing ...

There's a reason many older workers push themselves to remain employed until they turn 65. Age 65 is when Medicare eligibility generally begins. And without Medicare or employer-subsidized insurance, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. On November 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...

The alphabet soup of Medicare — multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N — can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this guide, we break ...

The Part B premium hike could have been worse, the Trump administration said. Still, it’s likely to pressure the pocketbooks of millions of seniors, and could drive more into Medicare Advantage plans.