Medicare reports, fact sheets and explainers from the Kaiser Family Foundation https://www.kff.org/topic/medicare/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:43:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.11 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 Could Medicaid Work Requirements Mean for People with Disabilities Waiting for Medicare Coverage? https://www.kff.org/medicaid/what-could-medicaid-work-requirements-mean-for-people-with-disabilities-waiting-for-medicare-coverage/ https://www.kff.org/medicaid/what-could-medicaid-work-requirements-mean-for-people-with-disabilities-waiting-for-medicare-coverage/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:41:18 +0000 https://www.kff.org/?p=718478 https://www.kff.org/medicaid/what-could-medicaid-work-requirements-mean-for-people-with-disabilities-waiting-for-medicare-coverage/feed/ 0 718478 Medicaid Work SSDI What Could Medicaid Work Requirements Mean for People with Disabilities Waiting for Medicare Coverage? Nearly Three-Quarters of Medicare Advantage Enrollees Could be Denied a Medigap Policy Due to a Pre-Existing Condition https://www.kff.org/medicare/nearly-three-quarters-of-medicare-advantage-enrollees-could-be-denied-a-medigap-policy-due-to-a-pre-existing-condition/ https://www.kff.org/medicare/nearly-three-quarters-of-medicare-advantage-enrollees-could-be-denied-a-medigap-policy-due-to-a-pre-existing-condition/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:09:18 +0000 https://www.kff.org/?p=718317 https://www.kff.org/medicare/nearly-three-quarters-of-medicare-advantage-enrollees-could-be-denied-a-medigap-policy-due-to-a-pre-existing-condition/feed/ 0 718317 Nearly Three-Quarters - 74 percent - of Medicare Advantage Enrollees Could Be Denied a Medigap Policy Due to a Pre-Existing Condition in 2023_FI Medigap Guaranteed Issue Requirements: An Overview of Federal and State Rules https://www.kff.org/medicare/medigap-guaranteed-issue-requirements-an-overview-of-federal-and-state-rules/ https://www.kff.org/medicare/medigap-guaranteed-issue-requirements-an-overview-of-federal-and-state-rules/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0000 https://www.kff.org/?p=718319 https://www.kff.org/medicare/medigap-guaranteed-issue-requirements-an-overview-of-federal-and-state-rules/feed/ 0 718319 Medigap Guaranteed Issue Requirements An Overview of Federal and State Rules_FI Key Facts About Medigap Enrollment and Premiums for Medicare Beneficiaries https://www.kff.org/medicare/key-facts-about-medigap-enrollment-and-premiums-for-medicare-beneficiaries/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:08:46 +0000 https://www.kff.org/?post_type=issue-brief&p=642438 642438 The Average Monthly Medigap Premium Among Current Policyholders Varies by Policy Type_FI When Is the Open Enrollment period for Medicare? What changes can I make to my Medicare coverage during this time? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/general-enrollment-information/when-is-the-open-enrollment-period-for-medicare/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/when-is-the-open-enrollment-period-for-medicare/ 477054 How can I compare my Medicare coverage options? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/general-enrollment-information/what-is-the-medicare-plan-finder/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/what-is-the-medicare-plan-finder/ 477053 My husband and I are retired. He just turned 65 and is now covered by Medicare, but I am 62 and I don’t have health insurance. As the spouse of a Medicare beneficiary, can I enroll in Medicare during the Medicare Open Enrollment period? https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/general-enrollment-information/my-husband-and-i-are-retired-he-just-turned-65-and-is-now-covered-by-medicare-but-i-am-62-and-i-dont-have-health-insurance-as-the-spouse-of-a-medicare-beneficiary-can-i-enroll-in-medicare/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:03 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/my-husband-and-i-are-retired-he-just-turned-65-and-is-now-covered-by-medicare-but-i-am-62-and-i-dont-have-health-insurance-as-the-spouse-of-a-medicare-beneficiary-can-i-enroll-in-medicare/ 477052 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, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 476976 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, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/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/ 476978 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, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/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/ 476981 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, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/i-have-end-stage-renal-disease-esrd-what-are-my-coverage-options-under-medicare/ 476982 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, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 476983 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, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +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/ 476989 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, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.kff.org/faqs/%faq_category%/is-the-medicare-open-enrollment-period-the-same-as-the-marketplace-open-enrollment-period/ 476990 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, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +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/ 476992 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, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +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/ 476993 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 my 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, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +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/ 476994 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/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 476996 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/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 476997 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/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 476998