Brand-Name Lipitor at Generic Prices

Patients saw steep discounts on Lipitor when manufacturer Pfizer lost its patent last year. But will other manufacturers slash prices on name-brand drugs?

New Rules, Resources Make It Easier to Find Individual Health Insurance

Take advantage of new consumer tools to find affordable policies.

Save Thousands in 15 Minutes or Less

You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.

A Prescription to Pay Retiree Health Costs

Health care is a significant line item in a retiree's budget. These strategies can help ease the pain of medical costs.

Switching Medicare Plans Outside of Open Enrollment

If you want to change your Medicare plan, it's not too late -- but you'll need to act by February 14.

Take Advantage of Expanded Preventive Health Care Coverage

The Affordable Care Act cuts out-of-pocket expenses for preventive care like mammograms and cholesterol screenings.

Health Care Bargains Abroad

Patients willing to pack their bags can find significant savings in far-flung locations.

New Rates for Social Security Benefits, Medicare Premiums in 2012

The first increase for inflation since 2009 offsets a Medicare premium hike.

Last-Minute Questions about Medicare Open Enrollment 2012

The Medicare open-enrollment deadline is December 7. Here's what you need to know to choose your plan on time.

The Best of Everything, 2011

Our annual awards choose the standouts in stocks, funds, credit cards, travel, tech, apps, cars and more.

Year-End Moves to Avoid the Medicare High-Income Surcharge

Take these steps to lower your income so you won't have to pay higher Part B and D premiums than other beneficiaries.

High-Income Seniors Hit With Medicare Surcharge

You'll have to pay more for Part B and Part D if your income tops a certain level.

Future of Medicare Up for Debate

Workers approaching retirement -- and many current retirees -- should plan to sock away more money for future health care costs.

Guide to Open Enrollment, 2012

Customize your selections to save money and maximize coverage.

4 Ways for the Sandwich Generation to Help Their Parents

How to Find Health Insurance on Your Own

New resources and rules will help you find affordable policies.

Medicare Premiums to Decrease for Some

However, high-income beneficiaries will continue to pay extra for Medicare Part B and Part D.

How to Save Money on Health Insurance When You're Young

Being young, healthy and broke does not mean you should skip paying for health insurance. Stay covered without spending a fortune.

How to Compare Medicare Advantage Plans

Follow this step-by-step guide for using Medicare's Plan Finder tool to search for the best all-in-one medical and drug coverage.

Lower Drug Costs in the Doughnut Hole

The coverage gap in the Part D prescription-drug plan has started closing through a combination of government subsidies and drug-company discounts.

How to Use Medicare's Plan Finder Tool

This step-by-step guide will help you take advantage of a great online resource for comparing plans.

Season for Medicare Open Enrollment

Before sticking with your current plan, check out all your Medicare options. You may find a better deal.

How to Compare Medicare Policies

State programs can help you pick a plan over the phone or in person.

How to Beat Rising Health Insurance Premiums

Healthcare premiums are growing faster than paychecks -- but you can still control how much your family pays.

Military Health Plan Now Covers Adult Children

Tricare now provides insurance for members' children until they reach age 26.

What New Parents Really Need

Despite what you've been told, there's just a short list of must-haves.

Expect to Pay More for Health Coverage Through Work

Employers will increase the percentage that employees contribute to insurance premiums and to encourage workers to opt for high-deductible plans.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

7 Sites to Help You Cut Health Costs

Explore your coverage options, get help with insurance claims and save money on medication with these online resources.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Take Care When Paying Medical Bills

Make sure your insurer will pick up its part of the tab.

No Holiday for Identity Thieves

Take extra precautions to guard your personal information while traveling.

Save for Medical Costs With an HSA

A high-deductible insurance plan coupled with a health savings account can offer big tax breaks.

When Health Plans Aren't Required to Cover Adult Children

Although the health-reform law requires most insurance plans to extend coverage to adult children until age 26, the rule doesn't apply to retiree-only plans.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Don't Waste Your Money: You Have to Play to Win

You left money on the table: We found 32 ways you may be inadvertently throwing cash away.

How to Keep Recent Grads Insured

As a result of the health-reform law, adult children can stay on their parents' health insurance policies when they graduate.

Health Insurance for Adult Children

Know the rules for keeping your kids on your health insurance plans.

30 Ways to Cut Health Care Costs

How to pay the lowest price without sacrificing quality.

6 Ways to Cash in on the Health Law

Take advantage of free preventive care, coverage for adult children and a smaller Medicare Part D doughnut hole.