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    New to Medicare Enrollment windows and penalties When to sign up, what the late penalties cost, and which calendar dates matter. Comparing coverage Advantage vs Original Medicare Two cost structures, different tradeoffs. Pick the frame before you pick a brand. Lowering costs Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs Federal programs that can cut premiums and drug costs if you qualify. Housing decisions When families consider assisted living Signs, costs, and questions to ask before a tour or a deposit.

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    At a glance

    • 64.6M Americans age 65+ U.S. residents 65 and older as of July 1, 2025.
    • 55% of Medicare-eligible in Advantage Share of people with Parts A and B enrolled in Medicare Advantage, February 2025.
    • $202.90 Part B standard monthly premium (2026) Most people pay this Part B premium in 2026.
    • $283 Part B annual deductible (2026) Deductible before Original Medicare Part B starts paying in 2026.

    Figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, MedPAC (CMS data), and CMS. Educational only, not advice. Updated for 2025-2026 published figures. Primary sources: Census Bureau, MedPAC, CMS.

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