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Medicare benefits 2024: Five positive changes for seniors

Medicare benefits 2024: Five positive changes for seniors

More than 65 million seniors across the country benefit from Medicare, a government health insurance program. When does Medicare start? At age 65, you become eligible for Medicare if you are a U.S. citizen. You do not have to wait until you retire to apply for the...
Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles going back up in 2024

Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles going back up in 2024

In 2023, seniors were happy to see their Medicare Part B standard monthly premiums and annual deductibles go down for the first time in more than a decade. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for 2024, when these charges will be back on the rise. In the fact sheet it...
What is IRMAA and how does it affect my Medicare premiums?

What is IRMAA and how does it affect my Medicare premiums?

As we near retirement, we may assume that once Medicare kicks in, our medical insurance premiums will be fixed. However, many people may not realize that there are special rules regarding how much they pay for Medicare Parts B and D if they are in a higher income...
Medicare now covers medically necessary dental care

Medicare now covers medically necessary dental care

In November 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare coverage will be expanded to include medically necessary dental services. This change in Medicare rules will allow people with life-threatening conditions to receive dental...