Medicare
Before Open Enrollment, Compare Plans on the Costs You’ll Actually Pay
Premiums are the easiest number to see. Deductibles, drug formularies and provider networks often matter more.
By Priya Anand
Reporter, Medicare and Health Costs
Priya Anand
Priya Anand writes about Medicare enrollment, prescription drug coverage and the health costs that fall to retirees.
- Covers
- Medicare enrollment
- Part D and prescription costs
- Preventive care
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How the Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap Changes the Math on Expensive Prescriptions
An annual limit on drug spending took effect in 2025. For people on costly medications, it changes which plan is cheapest.
By Priya Anand
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The Annual Wellness Visit Isn’t a Physical. Here’s What It Includes.
Medicare covers a yearly planning visit at no cost, but adding an exam or new tests during the appointment can trigger a bill.
By Priya Anand
