SPECIAL: A Retiree's Guide to Medicare

Prosper with Kiplinger's daily digest of timely, trusted advice [View in browser]( [Prosper with our daily digest of timely, trusted advice]( JUNE 14, 2019 [7 Things Medicare Doesn't Cover]( [7 Things Medicare Doesn't Cover]( Navigating the complexities of Medicare is as important as it can be challenging. Our guide should help. First off, Medicare Part A and Part B won't cover all of your medical needs in retirement. Here's what you need to know. Plus: [31 Kirkland Products Retirees Should Buy at Costco](. [READ MORE]( [The Medicare True-False Quiz: Test Your Knowledge]( See how well you understand the health care plan that is so critical for retirees. Plus: [True or False: Test Yourself on Social Security Basics](. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED CONTENT FROM PERSONAL CAPITAL [Are You Retirement Ready?]( [Are You Retirement Ready?]( Compare your savings, investing strategies and future expectations with other Americans like you. A nationwide poll by Kiplinger's Personal Finance and wealth management firm Personal Capital reveals important benchmarks you need to know. [READ MORE]( [Retirees, Avoid These 11 Costly Medicare Mistakes]( If you don't make the right choices to fill in the gaps, you could end up with high premiums and big out-of-pocket costs. Plus: [True or False: Test Yourself on Social Security Claiming Strategies](. [READ MORE]( [10 Things You Need to Know About Medicare]( As you wade into the waters of this complicated federal health insurance program for retirement-age Americans, review these 10 essential points. Plus: [10 Things You Must Know About Social Security](. [READ MORE]( [8 Steps to Picking the Right Medicare Plans]( Most people fill Medicare's coverage gaps by buying a medigap plan and a Part D prescription-drug plan, or they get both medical and drug coverage from a private insurer with a Medicare Advantage plan. Plus: [A Retiree's Guide to Key Dates in 2019](. [READ MORE]( [10 Things Retirees Should Never Keep in Their Wallets]( Do NOT keep your Medicare card -- or these other important items -- in your wallet. Doing so makes you more vulnerable to identity theft. Plus: [10 Scams That Will Ruin Your Retirement](. [READ MORE]( [Does Medicare Cover That?]( Final review: Test your knowledge of what Medicare does and doesn't cover -- and understand smart ways to fill the gaps. Plus: [37 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits](. [READ MORE]( Sponsored Financial Content [dianomi]( [Kiplinger] [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Link In]( [Google+]( [Tumbler]( Send this to a Friend. [Click here.]( | Not a Subscriber Yet? [Click here.]( All content ©2019 The Kiplinger Washington Editors 1100 13th Street, NW, Suite 750 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thank you for subscribing to Kiplinger Today, a free daily e-newsletter that helps you profit and prosper from the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more. If you ever wish to stop receiving this daily service, please [click here to unsubscribe](. You can manage all of your Kiplinger e-mail settings on your [e-mail preferences page](.