How to save on 2026 Medicare costs during open enrollment
Premiums for Medicare Parts B and D are rising sharply in 2026, but open enrollment offers ways to cut costs.
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Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics, from the benefits of gold investing to the many uses of home equity loans.
Angelica previously held editorial roles at Bankrate, HousingWire and other financial publications, where she focused on insurance, credit cards and mortgage and housing content. She has also written for publications like The Motley Fool and Forbes Advisor. Prior to working in personal finance, Angelica held editorial roles at alt-weeklies that include the Houston Press and the Dallas Observer.
Premiums for Medicare Parts B and D are rising sharply in 2026, but open enrollment offers ways to cut costs.
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