The 2026 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from Jan. 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026. This only applies to those ...

The rising cost for this coverage doesn’t appear to be happening in a vacuum, as health care costs in general are on the rise ...

Medicare beneficiaries will face higher premiums across the board in 2026. And for many retirees, those added costs will chip away at Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.

A higher Medicare premium set to go into effect in 2026 will push the monthly charge above $200 for the first time, with the increase likely to erode next year's cost-of-living increase for millions ...

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...

Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 annually. It's a great opportunity to review your coverage and make changes. Knowing how to prepare could make open enrollment go more smoothly.

Social Security beneficiaries will see their payments rise by 2.8% in January 2026, when the new cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) takes effect, according to the AARP. Based on estimates from the ...

Medicare open enrollment begins today and runs through Dec. 7. During this time, you can make changes to your Medicare coverage for 2026. It's important to understand how open enrollment works and ...

Dear Toni: I turn 65 on Oct. 20 and am preparing to retire in February. I have a question about my enrollment timing. I will work through January to help with the transition of my job responsibilities ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. I turned 65 in February and did not enroll in a Medicare ...

Between Jan. 1 and March 31, existing Medicare Advantage enrollees can make changes to their coverage. You can drop your ...