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Browse 21 in-depth Part guides from Medicare Starter. Our editorial team researches and writes each one to give you clear, practical answers, current as of August 2026. The newest are shown first.
Medicare Part B Cuts Proposed for 2027: What Patients Should Know
My phone rang last week from a woman who’d just gotten a letter from her orthopedic surgeon’s …
How to Prepare for Part D Open Enrollment Before October 15
Most people assume Part D open enrollment is a routine chore, something you skip if nothing major changed with …
Medicare Part D Subsidy Ends: What Higher Premiums Mean for 2027
If you’re enrolled in a standalone Medicare Part D drug plan, you may have opened the news this week and …
CMS Just Proposed Lower Medicare Part B Pay Rates for 2027
On July 14, 2026, CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) released its proposed payment rule …
63-Day Rule: How Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Works
About 1 in 3 people who go without drug coverage for even 63 days will owe a Medicare Part D late enrollment …
What The 2026 Donut Hole Means For Your Prescriptions
Most people I’ve worked with over the years hear “donut hole” and picture some minor …
Pick Your Part D Plan Without Overpaying
Most people spend more time picking a Netflix subscription than they do choosing their Medicare Part D drug …
How to Avoid Medicare Part B Late Enrollment Penalties
Most people assume the Medicare late enrollment penalty is a temporary slap on the wrist. Pay a little extra …
How Much Does Medicare Part B Cost
Most people think their Medicare Part B premium is one fixed number. It’s not, and that misconception …
How Much You'll Pay for Medicare Part B
The 2026 Medicare Part B premium hasn’t been officially announced yet, but I’m betting it’s …
Medicare Part A And B: What's Actually Covered
Every year, I watch the same thing happen to people turning 65. They get their Medicare card in the mail, feel …
Medicare Part D Coverage: What You Need to Know
You’re standing at the pharmacy counter with your new Medicare card, and the pharmacist tells you your …
How Medicare Advantage Plans Actually Work
You just turned 65. Your kitchen table is buried under Medicare mailers. Every single one mentions …
How To Navigate The Medicare Part D Coverage Gap
You fill your prescription at the pharmacy, hand over your Medicare Part D card, and then the cashier tells …
How To Find Your Best Medicare Part D Plan
Most people spend more time choosing a Netflix subscription than comparing Medicare Part D plans. I’ll …
How Much Will Your Medicare Part D Premium Cost?
You opened your Medicare plan confirmation letter expecting the usual small tweak to your prescription drug …
What Hospital Coverage Really Includes Under Medicare Part A
You’re 64, six months from retirement, and someone asks: “Do you have hospital coverage?” …
How to Choose the Right Medicare Part D Plan
Picture this: it’s November, you’re sitting at the kitchen table with a stack of Medicare mail, …
Avoid Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalties
Most people don’t discover the Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty by reading about it ahead of …
What Part B Really Covers Under Medicare
You turned 65, felt fine, and figured you could skip Part B to save money. Your neighbor did the same thing …
Your Complete Guide to Picking the Right Part D Plan
You’ve just turned 65, or maybe you’re staring at a stack of Medicare mailers wondering why twelve …