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March 13, 2026

Medicare and Divorce: What Happens to Your Coverage

Learn how divorce affects your Medicare eligibility, enrollment timing, and coverage options, including how to qualify through an ex-spouse's work record.

Medicare for the Self-Employed

Discover how Medicare works when you are self-employed, including premium costs, IRMAA considerations, tax deductions, and switching from individual coverage.

Medicare Part D Pricing: A Full Guide to Premiums, Deductibles, and Copays

A detailed look at Medicare Part D expenses, including monthly premiums, annual deductibles, copays, and coinsurance amounts.

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.

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 Social Security: How They Work Together

Understand how Medicare and Social Security interact, from premium deductions to the hold harmless provision and strategies for coordinating benefits at 65.

Why Medicare Part B Premiums Crossed $200 in 2026

Medicare Part B premiums hit $203.90/month in 2026, the first time over $200. Learn what's driving the increase and how to manage costs.

Medicare Costs for 2026: Premiums, Deductibles, and Coinsurance

Get a detailed breakdown of Medicare costs for 2026, including Part A, Part B, and Part D premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and IRMAA surcharges.

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.