Medicare

Trump has proposed making it easier to pass on HSAs to heirs, while some House Republicans want to nearly double contribution limits.

Trump has proposed making it easier to pass on HSAs to heirs, while some House Republicans want to nearly double contribution limits.

Donald Trump and Republicans are about to encounter a political nightmare: unraveling the Affordable Care Act, says Bloomberg View columnist Albert R. Hunt.

Working 30 years instead of 29 will yield a fractional monthly benefit increase—"like by 1/29th"—says one expert, who also notes how get a good idea of future benefit

Working 30 years instead of 29 will yield a fractional monthly benefit increase—"like by 1/29th"—says one expert, who also notes how get a good idea of future benefit

Open enrollment offers seniors the opportunity to change their plans and save hundreds of dollars.

Open enrollment offers seniors the opportunity to change their plans and save hundreds of dollars.

Medicare is needlessly complicated so people often become paralyzed, cannot make a decision and end up doing nothing, says an expert.

Medicare is needlessly complicated so people often become paralyzed, cannot make a decision and end up doing nothing, says an expert.

Their hospital bills will not be covered if they were not formally admitted into the hospital for three consecutive days and were put under observation status.

Their hospital bills will not be covered if they were not formally admitted into the hospital for three consecutive days and were put under observation status.

Buffalo, N.Y., is one of five cities where retirees who rely solely on Social Security for income can live comfortably.

Buffalo, N.Y., is one of five cities where retirees who rely solely on Social Security for income can live comfortably.

Benefits are not capped at a predetermined level. They are based on two variables: a client’s highest earnings over 35 years and their age when they file for benefits.

Benefits are not capped at a predetermined level. They are based on two variables: a client’s highest earnings over 35 years and their age when they file for benefits.

A proposed 22.3% increase in Medicare Part B premiums, if approved, will automatically be deducted from retirees' monthly checks.

A proposed 22.3% increase in Medicare Part B premiums, if approved, will automatically be deducted from retirees' monthly checks.

Retirees over 65 will no longer be able to contribute to health savings accounts once they file for benefits.

Retirees over 65 will no longer be able to contribute to health savings accounts once they file for benefits.

A premium surcharge will be imposed on top earners who pay up to $4,090 in combined surcharges for Medicare Parts B and D above the base yearly premium.