Dear Toni: My Medicare began June 1, and I received my first bill about a week ago. This bill is for four months, from June 1 to Sept. 30, and is over $700. I thought Medicare was monthly. If I pay ...

Most people don’t receive a bill from Medicare for their Part A and Part B premiums. If you do receive a bill (Medicare form CMS-500), there are several ways you can pay it. Medicare is made up of ...

A higher-than-expected first Medicare bill can be a surprise for many people. This often happens because the bill covers more than just one month's premium or includes additional surcharges or ...

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it’s over $550. I currently have more than ...

Easy Pay lets you set up electronic, automatic payments directly from your bank account. Anyone who pays a monthly premium for Original Medicare can sign up for Easy Pay. Not everyone with Part A pays ...

My Medicare starts Oct. 1 and I received my first bill, due on Sept. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for 3 months (Oct. 1 — Dec. 31) and is over $525. I currently have more than $10,000 on my ...

The Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty can add a permanent monthly cost to your prescription drug coverage if you delay ...

Medicare premiums for 2026, as well as the costs of Parts A, B, and D, have increased. Here is how much you'll pay in 2026.

Medicare Part D beneficiaries can spread out-of-pocket costs through the year rather than paying at the pharmacy. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...