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Medicare Finalizes GLOBE Model Tying Some Part B Drug Rebates to Foreign Prices, with Far Smaller Savings

CMS finalized GLOBE, tying some Medicare Part B drug rebates to prices abroad. Here's who is included, when costs drop, and what changed.

Medical Daily · Oct 2

Average Medicare Advantage Premium Falls to $12 for 2027 as Florida, Ohio, and Illinois Lose Dozens of Plans

The average 2027 Medicare Advantage premium falls to $12, but plans are leaving some states. What seniors should check before the Oct. 15 enrollment.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Your Medicare Plan Drops Your Doctor for 2027 — What Can You Do During Open Enrollment?

You like your doctor, they know your medical history, and you’ve spent years building a relationship with the practice. Then your Medicare Advantage plan’s 2027...

Saving Advice · Sep 28

2027 Medicare Costs: What We Know Now—and What Seniors Are Still Waiting For

Anyone trying to build a retirement budget for next year is dealing with an awkward Medicare calendar: some important 2027 numbers are available, while others...

Saving Advice · Aug 11

What You Need to Know About Long-Term Care Before You Need It

Are your assets accessible and structured to support health, mobility or cognitive issues? Waiting until care is needed can force decisions you might regret.

Kiplinger · Aug 10

Medicare Deadlines New Retirees Should Put on the Calendar Before Leaving Work

A 65-year-old retiring in November may have a completely different Medicare timeline from a 68-year-old leaving an employer health plan in November. Add COBRA, prescription...

Saving Advice · Aug 7

3 Signs Medicare Advantage Might Be the Wrong Choice for You

While Medicare Advantage offers great perks, it isn't perfect. Here are three signs you should stick with original Medicare.

Kiplinger · Aug 7

Medigap Rates Are Increasing — And Some Plans Are Getting Harder to Qualify For

Rising healthcare costs continue to ripple through retirement planning, and Medigap coverage now sits right in the middle of that storm. Many seniors notice higher monthly premiums hitting their budgets, while insurers quietly adjust approval rules behind the scenes.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 16

3 Million Seniors Lost Their Medicare Advantage Plan in 2026: 7 Moves to Make Before Your Coverage Lapses

Millions of Medicare beneficiaries received an unpleasant surprise heading into 2026. Approximately 2.9 million Medicare Advantage enrollees were forced to find new coverage after insurers...

Saving Advice · Jun 13

7 Medicare Costs Rising Faster Than the 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast

Retirees across America face a financial squeeze as Medicare expenses continue climbing faster than projected Social Security COLA adjustments for 2027. Many households already stretch fixed incomes, and healthcare costs keep tightening that gap in frustrating ways. Inflation in medical services, prescription pricing, and insurance overhead drives much of this…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 20