Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. The final numbers aren’t in yet, but it looks like premiums for Medicare ...

The current state of the Medicare Part D market is a mixed bag, with premiums declining but many payers scaling back options, according to a new analysis from KFF. The report noted that the Centers ...

Medicare Part D has been a lifeline for millions of Americans, particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities, in managing the rising cost of prescription drugs. Since its introduction in 2006 ...

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will ...

Trying to keep up with Medicare Part D changes can feel like a full-time job. Though the program is supposed to make life easier for enrollees, major changes in 2025 – including a new $2,000 ...

With stand-alone plans, the mean deductible increased from $295 in 2019 to $434 in 2024 and $490 in 2025. As changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage have taken effect with implementation ...

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 ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a proposed rule (“Proposed Rule”) on November 28 that would remove the requirement for Health Reimbursement Arrangements (“HRAs”) to report ...