Medicaid & Medicare

KFF estimates 1.2 million uninsured adults (2024 data) earn too little for Marketplace tax credits but can’t get Medicaid. Who’s in the gap and what to…

In 2026, Medicare Savings Programs help single people with income up to $1,816 a month, and Extra Help up to $23,940 a year. Who qualifies and…

Part D caps 2027 out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,400 and deductibles at $700. What plans cost, what’s changing and how to compare by December…

Plan G covers almost everything after the Part B deductible. Plan N costs less but adds small copays and doesn’t cover excess charges.

If you’re still working at 65, whether you need Medicare depends on your employer’s size. Here’s when you can wait, and the HSA rule that trips…

Sign up for Medicare late and you can owe a penalty for years or for life. Here’s how the Part A, B and D penalties work…

The standard Part B premium is $202.90 a month in 2026. The 2027 figure isn’t official yet, but Medicare’s trustees project about $209.50.

In expansion states, adults qualify for Medicaid up to 138% of the poverty level. In the 10 that haven’t expanded, many adults get nothing at all.

Medicare Advantage costs less each month but uses networks and approvals. Medigap costs more but lets you see any Medicare doctor. How to decide.

Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, 2026. What’s changing for 2027 and what to check before your plan renews.