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Medicare premiums and Social Security COLAs: Here’s why retirees will pay up in 2018
Blame higher Medicare costs on a provision designed to protect Social Security benefits.
Social Security COLA could get wiped out by Medicare costs
But higher-income retirees' health insurance costs might remain the same.
How to appeal higher Medicare premiums
New monthly Medicare surcharges will go into effect in 2018, but sometimes they can be reversed.
Medicare rules differ for small business owners and employees
They must enroll when they turn 65 or face lifelong penalties.
Medicare rules differ for small business owners and employees
They must enroll when they turn 65 or face lifelong penalties.
Strict timeline governs health savings accounts and Medicare
Beware of a six-month look-back period and tax penalties.
Using IRAs to reduce Medicare premiums
Directing a portion of required minimum distributions directly to a charity can reduce both taxes and Medicare premiums.
Higher Medicare and household expenses biggest financial shockers in retirement
Mix of spending changes but total outlays don't go down, retirees say
Medicare decisions get personal
In latest dispatch from the retirement front, IN editor crunches healthcare numbers.
What Medicare changes will mean for beneficiaries in 2017
By reevaluating supplemental and prescription drug coverages, Medicare enrollees can make up for premium increases.
My Medicare coverage has been canceled, now what?
Some beneficiaries may receive a letter that says their policy will no longer be offered in 2017.
Social Security timing can affect Medicare premiums
Should you claim Social Security now to avoid a Medicare premium hike?
New Congressional bill addresses Medicare enrollment confusion
An antiquated, overly complex Part B enrollment process contributes to costly enrollment mistakes among many people new to Medicare.
Now is the time for an annual Medicare check-up
This is the time of year when everyone on Medicare can reevaluate features of their contracts to see if they're getting the best coverage at the best price.
Make Medicare easier by using auto pay
Auto payment can help limit the chance of coverage lapses and reinstatement penalties down the road.
How to properly defer Medicare enrollment
Helping your clients think through the timing of Medicare coverage can be very beneficial, especially considering the significant impact health care costs have on retirement income
Debunking the top myths and misconceptions about Medicare
Does Medicare cover long-term care? Is it as good as employer group insurance? Here are the answers to the top questions from advisers and clients.
How to effectively use health savings accounts for health care in retirement
A Health Savings Account is one of the best ways to have retirement cash-flow that is excluded from Medicare's equation.
How to shop smart during Medicare annual enrollment
This is the time of year when everyone on Medicare can reevaluate features of their plans to see if they're getting the best coverage at the best price.
Worst-case scenario for Medicare premium hike in 2016
Medicare premiums have been rising twice as fast as Social Security COLAs.
