When leaving a job after age 65, some people are offered COBRA and assume it works the same as employer health insurance when it comes to the timing of enrolling in Medicare. COBRA is a federal law that allows you to continue your employer's health insurance for a limited time after leaving your job or losing coverage, typically at your full expense. While it may seem like you're simply keeping the same insurance, your Medicare rights and responsibilities change once your active employment...

If you’re turning 65 and still working, one of the most important Medicare questions you may not even realize to ask is: “What happens to my Health Savings Account (HSA) when I enroll in Medicare?” This is an area where many people accidentally make costly mistakes. First, What Is an HSA? A Health Savings Account (HSA) allows people with qualifying high-deductible health plans to contribute pre-tax money to help pay for medical expenses. Many working adults continue contributing to an HSA...

There has been a lot of recent discussion about Medicare and coverage for certain weight-loss medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound. Beginning in July 2026, Medicare is expected to launch a temporary program called the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program that may help some eligible Medicare beneficiaries access certain GLP-1 weight management medications at a lower cost. At this time, details are still developing, including: • Eligibility requirements • How enrollment will work • Which...