My Medicare starts November 1 and I received my first bill, due on October 25, about a week ago. This bill is for 3 months from November 1 to January 31 and is over $550. I currently have more than ...

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it’s over $550. I currently have more than ...

Big changes have come to Medicare’s prescription drug coverage, known as Part D, in 2026 that could affect how you pay for ...

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Medicare Part B premiums will likely increase in 2026. Preliminary estimates say costs could go up by more than $20 per month. You may need to explore different options to figure out how to cover what ...

Medicare doesn’t provide services entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs ...