Each year, Medicare beneficiaries are given the opportunity to select a new plan for the upcoming year during the Open Enrollment Period. This year, Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and will run ...

The annual countdown is almost over! Starting October 15th, millions of Americans relying on Medicare have a critical, limited opportunity to redefine their health coverage for the coming year. This ...

Medicare's open enrollment period takes place every fall. It begins on Oct. 15 and lasts until Dec. 7. During this time, current enrollees can make changes to their prescription drug coverage. And ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. You probably find lots of junk mail in your mailbox. But, if ...

As we age, prescription medications often become an essential part of managing our health. Whether it’s for controlling blood pressure, treating diabetes or easing arthritis pain, the cost of ...

You can sign up for a Medicare Part D drug plan when initially eligible for Original Medicare. There’s a 3-month period starting when your Medicare parts A and B become active. During this time, you ...

Medicare.gov offers a straightforward way to find the most cost-effective Part D plan for 2026. This online tool, managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), provides essential ...

These 7 Medicare mistakes can follow you for the rest of your life, costing you money, limiting coverage options, and causing ...

Medicare Part D, an optional component of Medicare, helps beneficiaries pay for generic and name-brand prescription drugs. A Low Income Subsidy (LIS) can provide financial support to enrollees with ...

Watch out for big changes to Medicare Part D plans in 2025 as you get ready for Medicare open enrollment. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

A new Part D plan could save you money on prescriptions. Figure out if your medication needs are changing, and whether your current drug plan is changing, too. Use Medicare's plan finder to assess ...