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March 5, 2026

Medicare and Employer Coverage: Coordination of Benefits

Understand how Medicare coordinates with employer health insurance, including primary vs secondary payer rules, claims processing, and retiree coverage.

Medicare Savings Programs: Help Paying Medicare Premiums

Learn about the four Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI, QDWI), who qualifies, what costs each covers, and how to apply through your state Medicaid office.

Extra Help with Medicare Part D: Low-Income Subsidy Explained

Learn how the Extra Help program (Low-Income Subsidy) can significantly reduce your Medicare Part D prescription drug costs, who qualifies, and how to apply.

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: Which Drugs Are Affected

Learn how Medicare's new drug price negotiation program works, which medications have negotiated prices, and how these changes affect your prescription costs.

The Out-of-Pocket Cap on Medicare Part D

Understand how the annual out-of-pocket cap on Medicare Part D works ($2,100 in 2026), who benefits most, and the Prescription Payment Plan option.

Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: How Monthly Installments Work

Learn how the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan lets you spread Part D drug costs into monthly payments instead of paying all at once.

Flexible Spending Accounts and Medicare: A Practical Guide

Learn how Flexible Spending Accounts work alongside Medicare enrollment and explore your options for covering healthcare costs.

Medicare Costs in Retirement: What to Budget For in 2026

A complete guide to budgeting for Medicare costs in retirement, covering premiums, deductibles, and strategies to manage spending.

HSA Rules When You Enroll in Medicare

Understand how enrolling in Medicare changes your HSA contributions, how to spend existing HSA funds, and how to plan around turning 65.

Medicare and Taxes: What You Need to Know

Understand how Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges, HSAs, and medical expense deductions interact with your federal tax return.

How to Appeal Your IRMAA Surcharge After a Life-Changing Event

Learn how to request an IRMAA reduction from Social Security after retirement, divorce, or other qualifying life events using Form SSA-44.

IRMAA: A Guide to Medicare Income-Based Surcharges

Find out what IRMAA is, how income-based surcharges impact your Medicare premiums, and what steps you can take to lower them.

Medicare and Long-Term Care: What Is and Isn't Covered

Understand what Medicare does and does not cover for long-term care, and explore alternatives for extended care needs.

Medicare Hospice Benefits: What End-of-Life Care Is Covered

Understand how Medicare Part A covers hospice care, including eligibility, the four levels of care, covered services, costs, and electing or revoking the benefit.

Hospital at Home: How Medicare's Home Recovery Program Works

Learn how the CMS Acute Hospital Care at Home program delivers hospital-level care in your home, who qualifies, and what Medicare covers.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation of any specific Medicare plan. Benefits, costs, and availability vary by plan and location. For complete information about your Medicare options, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY: 1-877-486-2048, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.