Nearly six million seniors owe extra Medicare premiums called Irmaa, and these charges are set to rise.

GoodRx reports five major changes to Medicare in 2026, including a $2,100 Part D out-of-pocket limit, prior authorization for some services, and auto-renewal for payment plans.

Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs for Medicare and can be purchased from a private insurance company. The average monthly premium for Part D is $46.50 in 2025, and the out-of-pocket maximum is ...

Whether you retired at the full retirement age or chose to retire early, you're eligible to enroll in Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. Once you've enrolled, you can make changes to ...

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Medigap Plan D is one of 10 Medicare supplement plans that cover out-of-pocket costs remaining after Medicare coverage applies. This plan offers broad coverage but doesn’t cover the Part B deductible, ...

While original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it doesn’t cover ...