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People with Medicare are given the opportunity to make changes to their coverage during specific times of the year. If you need to make a change or switch Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plans, you can do so during enrollment periods.

If you have Medicare Part D and rely on it to help pay for medications regularly, you’ll be happy to learn that changes are coming in 2025 that may help you save money. If you have high drug costs due to chronic conditions, you may be paying less out-of-pocket.

Medicare may help cover your healthcare costs, but your cost-sharing responsibilities often include deductibles, premiums, and copayments—especially the Part B monthly premium. Even if you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, most people are still responsible for paying the Part B premium each month.

If you’ve been struggling to afford groceries or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, you may be wondering if Medicare can help cover those expenses. While Original Medicare Part A and Part B only cover medically necessary hospital and medical services and supplies, Medicare Advantage plans often offer additional benefits.

Medicare’s Open Enrollment may have ended, but if you missed your chance to switch plans, you still have options. Life can get busy, and your healthcare needs may change. Depending on your situation, you may qualify for another opportunity to change your coverage even though Open Enrollment ended on December 7.

If you’re already enrolled in Medicare Part B or planning to sign up soon, it’s important to review what’s changing in 2025. Medicare Part B helps cover medical services in outpatient settings, and most enrollees pay a monthly premium. Along with that, you’ll have an annual deductible and cost-sharing for services. Rising costs could impact how you budget for healthcare this year.

No one wants to end up in the hospital, but if you’re enrolled in Medicare and require inpatient care in 2025, it’s important to understand what costs you may face. While many people qualify for premium-free Medicare Part A due to paying Medicare taxes for at least 40 quarters, there are still other out-of-pocket expenses like deductibles and coinsurance.

If you’ve been diagnosed with a disease or chronic condition that is served by a Medicare Chronic Care Special Needs Plan (C-SNP) in your area, you may wonder if enrolling could help reduce your overall healthcare expenses. A C-SNP is designed to support individuals with specific chronic conditions by offering personalized care, access to essential medications, and services tailored to your health needs.

Millions of people live with chronic conditions that could qualify them for a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP)—yet only a small percentage are enrolled in a Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP). According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, over 32 million people are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, representing about half of all Medicare beneficiaries. Of those, only around 660,000 are enrolled in a C-SNP.