My Medicare starts November 1 and I received my first bill, due on October 25, about a week ago. This bill is for 3 months from November 1 to January 31 and is over $550. I currently have more than ...
A higher-than-expected first Medicare bill can be a surprise for many people. This often happens because the bill covers more than just one month’s premium or includes additional surcharges or ...
Do you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge this year? It depends.
Medicare enrollment for 2026 opens on Oct. 15. Do you know what you earned two years ago? Your 2024 income will determine if you’ll pay the Medicare surcharge, or income-related monthly adjustment ...
Every senior on Medicare should be intimately familiar with IRMAA — the initials that stand for Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. It’s the amount by which your Medicare Part B and Part D ...
Most U.S. citizens age 65 or older qualify for free Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), but you will be responsible for ...
Medicare Part D is available to Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part A or Part B. It works similarly to standard insurance ...