Medicare Explained for 2026 – All Parts, Costs, and Rules

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Medicare can be confusing — with all the different parts, letters, premiums, deductibles, and rules, it’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed. This video breaks down exactly how Medicare works in 2026. We cover: • Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D • What each part covers (and doesn’t) • Medicare Supplement (Medigap) vs. Medicare Advantage • 2026 updates on costs, plan changes, and enrollment rules • How to avoid common Medicare mistakes 📌 Whether you’re new to Medicare, helping a parent, or just want to understand how it all works, this video will give you a clear, unbiased, and up-to-date overview. REFERENCED VIDEOS: Switching Supplement Plans: Most detailed: https://youtu.be/Vnf5UmIclgI Most recent: https://youtu.be/7rHuyAmCtHY Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Rules: https://youtu.be/A0zHnaA-lJk Check out our resources at https://TheRetirementNerds.com/ ============================= Send me a message! [email protected] ============================= ============================= Be Sure to Subscribe to our Channel! ============================= YouTube: @theretirementnerds ============================================================ Join our newsletter for monthly tips, book recommendations, and personal stories! https://theretirementnerds.com/newsletter/ ============================================================ ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 0:00 Intro 0:30 Blueprint 1:11 Important Medicare History 2:43 How to Qualify 4:04 Original Medicare 4:44 Part A 10:25 Part B 12:56 Part B Penalty 14:03 Penalty Exceptions 19:02 Medicare Does NOT Cover These 22:25 Filling in the Gaps 23:39 Part C: Advantage 31:56 Supplement (Medigap) 41:19 Head to Head 47:08 Part D: Drug Coverage 52:56 Medicare & HSA Rules 57:06 When Medicare is Automatic 58:11 Where to Get Help ============================= #medicare #theretirementnerds #socialsecurity #retirementnerds #2026medicare #2026medicareupdates #medicareupdates Federal Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options.