Learn about the key changes to Medicare prescription drug coverage in 2026, including a new out-of-pocket cap, insulin cost limits, and a payment plan option.

Many people assume Medicare will cover most of their health care costs in retirement. While it's a valuable program, there ...

Dear Toni: In the new “Medicare &You” handbook, I cannot find what the 2026 Medicare costs and premiums will be. I would like this information because I have been diagnosed with a heart condition and ...

The costs of Medicare Part D plans can vary based on location and provider. However, in 2026, the base premium will be $38.99. Other costs may include medication copays. Medicare Part D is the part of ...

Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially up to $50 a month — when they shop for next year’s coverage. Such drug plans are used ...

AARP offers Medicare Part D plans through UnitedHealthcare. Individuals do not have to be AARP members to enroll in these plans. UnitedHealthcare partners with AARP to offer Medicare-eligible ...

Should you get the same Medicare coverage as your spouse? As in most things in life, the answer is it depends.

Learn about 9 Medicare mistakes that can drain your retirement savings, raise healthcare costs, and hurt your coverage ...

Medicare's cap on out-of-pocket costs helps cancer patients and others taking expensive drugs. With less financial burden, patients can better afford their medications.

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