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Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesThe standard Medicare Part B premium will increase to $202.90 per month in 2026, up $17.90, or 9.7%, from $185…

Each year, usually in November or early December, those individuals enrolled in Medicare are informed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as to…

Many federal employees continue working in federal service past age 65 and are seeking advice from their Human Resources or Personnel Offices as to how working…

Any individual who has paid the Medicare hospital insurance tax (HIT, equal to 1.45 percent of an employee’s wages) for at least ten years during his…

Whether or not to enroll in Medicare Part B (medical insurance) is a key decision that federal retirees aged 65 and older have to make. Because…

This is the second in a series of columns explaining Medicare and how enrolling in Medicare can minimize and most likely eliminate a federal retiree’s out-of-pocket…

Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7. During this time, eligible Medicare enrollees can make changes to their coverage. The effective date for…

Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) believe Medicare benefits will be reduced under the current administration, according to a recent SS survey. For some, a reduction in…

Federal employees who retire when they are in their late 50’s or early 60’s can look forward to hopefully as many as 25 to 30 years…

Medicare has a lot of moving parts, and it’s easy to miss deadlines or choose the wrong plan. This is especially true if you’re still adjusting…