Prescription costs can be one of the harder parts of a retirement budget to predict. A medication changes, a new prescription gets added, or the price at the pharmacy is simply higher than expected. For people with Medicare Part D, there is at least one number you can use when planning for 2026: $2,100. That’s the most you can pay out of pocket toward covered Part D prescription drugs before you reach Medicare’s catastrophic coverage for the year. Once you reach that threshol

Medicare Open Enrollment happens every fall, but knowing that it’s coming doesn’t necessarily tell you whether you need to do anything. For most people with Medicare, the important dates are October 15 through December 7. During this period, you have an opportunity to review your current coverage and make changes for the following year. You don't have to change plans simply because Open Enrollment arrives. But if your costs, prescriptions, doctors or benefits are changing, th

For years, Medicare generally did not cover medications when they were prescribed solely for weight loss. As GLP-1 medications became more widely used, one of the biggest frustrations we've heard from Medicare beneficiaries was the cost, particularly for people whose prescription drug plans would not cover treatment for weight management. That's what makes the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge such an important change. Beginning July 1, 2026, Medicare introduced the temporary GLP-1 B

Choosing Medicare coverage can sound straightforward until you realize there are two very different paths available. One person may recommend Medicare Advantage because it can combine medical, prescription drug, and additional benefits into one plan. Someone else may prefer Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement policy because it offers broader access to healthcare providers and more predictable medical expenses. With so many opinions, it can begin to sound as though on

If you've searched online to find out what changed with Medicare in 2026, you've probably run into the same problem many people do. One article talks about premiums. Another focuses on prescription drug costs. A third explains enrollment deadlines. Before long, you're piecing together information from several different places and still wondering one simple question: "What actually changed, and do I need to do anything?" That's exactly what this guide is designed to answer. Ra

Major changes to Medicare Supplement plans take effect in April 2026. Learn how new Plan N restrictions and underwriting rules could impact your coverage options.

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period from January 1 through March 31 gives Medicare Advantage members a valuable second chance to review and adjust their coverage. If your doctors, prescriptions, or costs have changed for the new year, this window makes it easy to switch plans or return to Original Medicare. Now is the perfect time to connect with your Medicare pro to ensure you have the right coverage for 2025.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the official 2026 Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts. Learn how Part A, Part B, and Part D costs are changing in 2026 and what these updates mean for your coverage and budget.

Kettering Health has announced it will end its Medicare Advantage contracts with Humana and Devoted Health after 2025. This decision highlights a growing trend in Medicare network changes heading into 2026, affecting how many seniors access care. Learn what’s changing, when it takes effect, and what steps you can take to stay covered.