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Delaying Social Security may boost Medicare costs
Clients who elected to file and suspend their Social Security benefits will be hit with a big Medicare Part B increase next year but don't panic. Delaying is still a good strategy.
Double whammy: Potential lack of COLA could mean higher Medicare premiums
If there's no Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, advisers will need to plan for significantly higher health costs for some clients.
Dealing with Medicare as an expat: When and how to enroll
The right strategy will help clients avoid penalties that can last a lifetime.
Big change coming soon for high income Medicare beneficiaries
Buried in the new “Doc Fix” law are provisions that will adversely affect some folks on Medicare
COBRA considerations when Medicare-eligible
Clients may not realize the need to combine them
Little-used adjustment may bring big savings
There are many ways people are overpaying and leaving money on Medicare's table.
When to disenroll from Medicare
If clients fit the requirements, now is the time for them to take action and reduce unnecessary medical spending and hassles
Delayed retirement reduces health care costs
Working beyond Medicare age can save thousands per year.
Open Medicare enrollment season gives clients a chance to save
Mary Beth Franklin on how Medicare's annual open enrollment season is an ideal time for clients to shop around for new Medicare coverage — even if they are happy with their current plan — to see if it is still appropriate for their needs.
Mary Beth Franklin: Advisers and clients don’t talk Medicare
Survey finds that the discussion never comes up; yawning opportunity?
