Choosing Medicare for 2027
Fact checked by Shannon Sparks With Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027 running from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2026, Caregiving spoke with Robin Dawson, an independent broker and licensed health insurance agent, about everything to know for the upcoming season. What is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is an annual window when Medicare beneficiaries can change […]
Medicare’s 2026 Changes
Costs and choices shift for upcoming Medicare coverage Seniors selecting Medicare coverage for 2026 will see modest but notable changes in premiums, fewer plan options, and reduced prescription drug choices, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Open enrollment continues through Dec. 7, 2025. CMS projected the average monthly premium for Medicare […]
Dental Care
Caring for older Americans’ teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn’t cover that cost By Frank Scannapieco, University at Buffalo and Ira Lamster, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York) C. Everett Koop, the avuncular doctor with a fluffy white beard who served as the U.S. surgeon general during the Reagan administration, […]
Navigating the Medicare Maze
A guide to enrollment and supplemental coverage for health insurance after age 65 Fact checked by Derick Wilder Part of the beauty of turning 65 is you get to enroll in Medicare — no more worrying about staying employed to get health insurance or paying high rates for private coverage. However, figuring out Medicare leaves […]
How to Report Medicare Fraud
When my mother received a statement from her insurance company recently, detailing $5,800 for sleep apnea supplies, I checked it to verify coverage and then tossed it aside. Afterward, it hit me: My mother doesn’t have sleep apnea. While there was no charge to my mother, there was a multi-thousand dollar charge to Medicare for […]
Premium Health Kiplinger: What You’ll Pay for Medicare in 2021
This year, there is a host of adjustments to Medicare that both new enrollees and existing beneficiaries will need to navigate. In order to get the most from your plan, it’s important to understand your out-of-pocket costs, which will vary depending on your income and the type of plan you choose. Here’s a rundown of […]
Long-Term Care Insurance
A buyer’s guide to protecting yourself for future care costs No one wants to think about needing care as we get older, much less about the cost of that care. But, in reality, we may eventually need help managing our daily living — and we will need to pay for that assistance. Long-term care insurance […]
Getting Started with Medicare
A primer to help you consider your needs and understand your options If you’ll be turning 65 soon, it’s time to start thinking about Medicare coverage. Before you enroll, though, take the time to learn about your choices. Your first step is to understand your options. At the simplest level, you have a choice of […]
Guide to Medicare open enrollment for 2018
Ah, the rituals of fall: The leaves change color. The temperature drops. Sweaters and boots pop out of the closet. And Medicare opens the doors for beneficiaries to shop for Part D and Advantage plans. As you cozy up to the first fire of the season, now is the time to peruse your options to […]
Care Quandary: Quality Rating Systems Can Help You Make the Best Decisions
By Nancy Maes When your aging parent or loved one starts forgetting to take medications, lets unopened bills pile up, becomes agitated or aggressive, has trouble driving and struggles getting up and down the stairs, they’re showing some of the telltale signs that it’s time to start looking for a health and rehabilitation community (HRC). For […]