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Medicare Drug Costs Are Changing Again in 2027—The New $2,400 Out-of-Pocket Limit Explained

Medicare’s prescription drug protections come with an awkward twist in 2027: You’ll have a higher ceiling on drug spending, but you may pay more before reaching it. The annual out-of-pocket limit for covered Medicare Part D medications will rise from $2,100 to $2,400, while the maximum standard deductible climbs from…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 28

Medicare's WISeR Pilot Cut Targeted Services 15% to 20%, but Researchers Cannot Tell Whether Care Was Wasteful

The first study of Medicare's WISeR pilot found sharp declines in targeted services across six states, but researchers could not determine whether the reductions affected wasteful or medically necessary care.

Medical Daily · Oct 28

Planning to Travel in Retirement? Your Medicare Choice Matters More Than You Think

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The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 28

6 Health Expenses Retirees Often Pay for Without Checking Their Medicare Benefits

Imagine paying $150 for a medical appointment, $200 for a preventive screening, or hundreds of dollars for medical equipment, only to discover later that Medicare...

Saving Advice · Oct 27

Your Pharmacy Says It’s Too Soon to Refill Your Prescription — What Can You Do?

You stop by the pharmacy to pick up a medication you’ve taken for years, only to hear something unexpected: “Your insurance says it’s too soon...

Saving Advice · Oct 27

Your Social Security Check Is Smaller Than Expected — 6 Possible Reasons

You check your bank account on Social Security payday, expecting your usual deposit, but something doesn’t look right. The payment is $150 or even $300...

Saving Advice · Oct 27

Your Employer Offers a Buyout at 60 — 6 Numbers to Check Before Accepting

An employer buyout can make retirement look wonderfully close, especially when the offer includes a lump sum and a polite invitation to leave early. But the number on that offer letter isn’t the number that determines whether retirement works. Your real challenge is figuring out how much money you can…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 27

Selling Your Home After Retirement? These 5 Tax Questions Could Save You From Surprises

Selling a longtime home can put a remarkable amount of money into your bank account, but the IRS may want to discuss the details. Retirement adds another wrinkle: a home sale can affect more than your tax return, depending on your income, Medicare coverage, and plans for the proceeds.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 27

You Have $500,000 in Your 401(k) at 60 — Here’s What Could Still Go Wrong

A $500,000 401(k) balance can make turning 60 feel like a financial victory lap. Then someone mentions a roof replacement, a market downturn, or the cost of health insurance before Medicare kicks in. Suddenly, that impressive balance has a lot of jobs to do.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 27

The Medicare Choice That Changes How Much Financial Risk You Carry in Retirement

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The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 27