Our team of experts has seen and done it all when solving the puzzles of Medicare. Here's what they say are the most common issues new to Medicare beneficiaries experience:
The deductible is how much you need to pay before insurance kicks in. Check out this excerpt from our blog post on Estimating Prescription Drug Costs:
"Many PDP plans are marketed as having a single deductible, but if you read the fine print, you'll see that some plans cover tier 1 and tier 2 drugs before the deductible is met."
Your deductible may vary with your choice of Part D plan. Deductibles cannot be higher than $590 per calendar year in 2025.
Some of our clients do not realize their Medicare Advantage plan might give them credit (sometimes ranging between $20-$300) to use for over-the-counter purchases of everything from daily supplements to wearable fitness trackers.
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You've probably seen "$0 premium" marketing for Medicare Advantage plans. But paying $0 per month is extremely rare. At the very least, you should expect to pay the standard Part B Monthly Premium of $185 in 2025. The standard premium is added to your Medicare plan monthly premium amount.
Check out this chart to see how your income might affect your monthly Part B and Part D premiums:
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