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From payroll deductions to extra taxes for high earners, we break down Medicare tax. Here are 5 essential facts every ...

Remember to always have Part B in place when leaving your job or losing company benefits. There might not be a second chance.

He explained that there is no provision in GLOBE or GUARD that changes what plans, hospitals or pharmacists pay for prescription drugs, and there is no mechanism for shifting the any savings to ...

I recently enrolled in Medicare. This week, I went to see my primary care doctor and his office manager informed me that they ...

Is Medicare Advantage really free? That’s the question answered ina HelloNation article featuring Caroline Edwards of the ...

Coaching agents to have proactive, consumer-centered conversations can mean the difference between beneficiaries who feel ...

In 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is imposing new restrictions on what's covered. The Medicare ...

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, millions of Americans will receive their Social Security payments featuring the new 2.8% COLA ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Explore the implications of the 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security in 2026, particularly how it affects ...

Retirees heading into 2025 are being promised a bigger Social Security check, but a quiet tug-of-war with Medicare threatens ...