Medicare - Research and Data from KFF

Medicare - Research and Data from KFF https://www.kff.org/topic/medicare/ The independent source for health policy research, polling, and news Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:23:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.3 https://www.kff.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/04/3976_KFF_favicon_256x256_revised.png?w=32 Medicare - Research and Data from KFF https://www.kff.org/topic/medicare/ 32 32 243654493 What is a Medicare Advantage plan? How does it differ from traditional Medicare? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/medicare-advantage/what-is-a-medicare-advantage-plan-how-does-it-differ-from-traditional-medicare/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:23:14 +0000

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I am enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, and I’m happy with my coverage. Do I need to do anything during the Medicare Open Enrollment period? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/medicare-advantage/i-am-enrolled-in-a-medicare-advantage-plan-and-im-happy-with-my-coverage-do-i-need-to-do-anything-during-the-medicare-open-enrollment-period/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:21:25 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/i-am-enrolled-in-a-medicare-advantage-plan-and-im-happy-with-my-coverage-do-i-need-to-do-anything-during-the-medicare-open-enrollment-period/

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I am currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, but I received a notice that my plan is not being offered next year. What do I need to do? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/medicare-advantage/i-am-currently-enrolled-in-a-medicare-advantage-plan-but-i-received-a-notice-that-my-plan-is-not-being-offered-next-year-what-do-i-need-to-do/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:19:50 +0000

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What is a Medicare Accountable Care Organization? Can I enroll in one when I sign up for Medicare or during the Medicare Open Enrollment period? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/other-topics/what-is-a-medicare-accountable-care-organization-can-i-enroll-in-one-when-i-sign-up-for-medicare-or-during-the-medicare-open-enrollment-period/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:01:55 +0000

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How can I find out if my doctor accepts Medicare? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/other-topics/how-can-i-find-out-if-my-doctor-accepts-medicare/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:00:27 +0000

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I’m under 65 and have a long-term disability. I am no longer working and receiving Social Security disability benefits. Am I eligible for Medicare? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/people-with-disabilities/im-under-65-and-have-a-disability-am-i-eligible-for-medicare/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:39:35 +0000

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I have end-stage renal disease (ESRD). What are my coverage options under Medicare and how long does my Medicare coverage last? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/people-with-disabilities/i-have-end-stage-renal-disease-esrd-what-are-my-coverage-options-under-medicare/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:36:08 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/i-have-end-stage-renal-disease-esrd-what-are-my-coverage-options-under-medicare/

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I am age 60 and have been receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) payments for two years. My Medicare coverage just started and I would like to get a Medicare supplement insurance policy. What are my options? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/people-with-disabilities/i-am-age-60-and-have-been-receiving-social-security-disability-insurance-ssdi-payments-for-two-years-i-recently-received-my-medicare-card-and-i-would-like-to-get-a-medicare-supplemental-insurance/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:31:28 +0000

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I am 54 and living with a permanent disability, and for the past 12 months I have been receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) payments. But I do not have health insurance. I am required to wait another 12 months before I can go on Medicare due to the two-year waiting period for people receiving SSDI payments. Am I eligible to purchase health insurance coverage from a Marketplace plan under the ACA? Am I eligible for a premium tax credit? And what about Medicaid? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/people-with-disabilities/i-am-54-and-living-with-a-permanent-disability-and-for-the-past-12-months-i-have-been-receiving-social-security-disability-insurance-ssdi-payments-but-i-do-not-have-health-insurance-i-am-required-2/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:27:06 +0000

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Is the Medicare Open Enrollment period the same as the Marketplace Open Enrollment period? Can I buy Medicare and Medigap plans through the Marketplace? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/medicare-and-the-marketplaces/is-the-medicare-open-enrollment-period-the-same-as-the-marketplace-open-enrollment-period/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:34:16 +0000

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I am 70 years old and covered by Medicare, but I’m wondering if I can purchase one of the health plans offered through the Marketplace and drop my Medicare coverage? Is that an option for me or should I keep my Medicare coverage? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/medicare-and-the-marketplaces/i-am-70-years-old-and-covered-by-medicare-but-im-wondering-if-i-can-purchase-one-of-the-health-plans-offered-through-the-marketplace-and-drop-my-medicare-coverage-is-that-an-option-for-me-o/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:31:14 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/i-am-70-years-old-and-covered-by-medicare-but-im-wondering-if-i-can-purchase-one-of-the-health-plans-offered-through-the-marketplace-and-drop-my-medicare-coverage-is-that-an-option-for-me-o/

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I am covered by Medicare and my only income is $12,000 from Social Security. I have $1,000 in a savings account. Do I qualify for any financial assistance with her Medicare coverage? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/medicaid-and-other-low-income-assistance/my-mom-is-an-83-year-old-widow-with-an-income-of-about-12000-and-almost-no-savings-she-is-covered-by-medicare-does-she-qualify-for-any-financial-assistance-with-her-medicare-coverage/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:36:04 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/my-mom-is-an-83-year-old-widow-with-an-income-of-about-12000-and-almost-no-savings-she-is-covered-by-medicare-does-she-qualify-for-any-financial-assistance-with-her-medicare-coverage/

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I turned 65 earlier this year but did not sign up for Medicare when I first became eligible because I was enrolled in Medicaid. I recently learned that I’m no longer eligible for Medicaid. Can I still enroll in Medicare? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/medicaid-and-other-low-income-assistance/i-turned-65-in-2022-but-did-not-enroll-in-medicare-because-my-state-kept-me-continuously-enrolled-in-medicaid-through-the-end-of-the-covid-19-public-health-emergency-my-medicaid-coverage-was-recently/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:26:54 +0000 https://www.kff.org/?post_type=faqs&p=602135

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I’m receiving extra help with my Part D plan premium and cost sharing through the Low-income Subsidy Program. I received a notice that my current plan will no longer be offered next year. Now what do I do? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/medicaid-and-other-low-income-assistance/im-receiving-extra-help-with-my-part-d-plan-premium-and-cost-sharing-through-the-low-income-subsidy-program-i-received-a-notice-that-my-current-plan-will-no-longer-be-offered-next-year-now/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:25:38 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/im-receiving-extra-help-with-my-part-d-plan-premium-and-cost-sharing-through-the-low-income-subsidy-program-i-received-a-notice-that-my-current-plan-will-no-longer-be-offered-next-year-now/

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I’m having a hard time affording my Medicare Part D drug coverage. Are there any options for me? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/medicaid-and-other-low-income-assistance/im-having-a-hard-time-affording-my-medicare-part-d-drug-coverage-are-there-any-options-for-me/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:10:16 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/im-having-a-hard-time-affording-my-medicare-part-d-drug-coverage-are-there-any-options-for-me/

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I am 66 years old, work for a large employer, and have health insurance coverage through my job. I am planning to keep working for a few more years and keep the coverage that my employer offers. What are my coverage options when I stop working? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/employer-retiree-coverage/i-am-66-years-old-work-for-a-large-employer-and-have-health-insurance-coverage-through-my-job-i-am-planning-to-keep-working-for-a-few-more-years-and-keep-the-coverage-that-my-employer-offers-what/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:18:46 +0000

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If my employer offers retiree health benefits, do I need to sign up for Medicare when I turn 65? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/employer-retiree-coverage/if-my-employer-offers-retiree-health-benefits-do-i-need-to-sign-up-for-medicare-when-i-turn-65/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:07:19 +0000

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I am about to turn 65; my spouse is 60 and still working. We are both covered under her employer’s health plan. Do I have to do anything with regard to Medicare this year? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/employer-retiree-coverage/i-am-about-to-turn-65-my-spouse-is-60-and-still-working-we-are-both-covered-under-her-employers-health-plan-do-i-have-to-do-anything-with-regard-to-medicare-this-year/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:05:12 +0000

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I did not sign up for Medicare Part B when I turned 65 because I was incorrectly told by a broker that I could remain under my employer’s health plan. Can I still sign up for Medicare? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/employer-retiree-coverage/i-did-not-sign-up-for-medicare-part-b-when-i-turned-65-because-i-was-incorrectly-told-by-a-broker-that-i-could-remain-under-my-employers-health-plan-can-i-still-sign-up-for-medicare/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:03:57 +0000

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What is Medigap? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/medigap/what-is-medigap/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:03:01 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/what-is-medigap/

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