Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs for Medicare and can be purchased from a private insurance company. The average monthly premium for Part D is $46.50 in 2025, and the out-of-pocket maximum is ...

If your doctor doesn’t accept Medicare assignment, they can charge you up to 15% more than the Medicare-approved amount. This is called the Part B excess charge. Eight states have banned Medicare Part ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has started ...

Since the implementation of Medicare Part D in 2006, a growing number of beneficiaries have faced insurmountable out-of-pocket costs for their medications. This is particularly true for patients ...

Medicare Part B pays for outpatient medical care, such as doctor visits, some home health services, some laboratory tests, some medications, and some medical equipment. (Hospital and skilled nursing ...

Prepare to shell out more money for coverage. There's a reason many older workers push themselves to remain employed until they turn 65. Age 65 is when Medicare eligibility generally begins. And ...

Medicare Part B costs change each year. The standard monthly premium for 2025 is $185, and the yearly deductible is $257. Costs may be higher for those with a higher income. Medicare Part B is the ...