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Divorce can bring enough stress without Medicare confusion. If you're nearing 65 or already enrolled, major life changes like divorce can affect your coverage, costs, enrollment options, and even eligibility based on an ex-spouse's work record. Guest columnist Niki Trentacosta explains what you need to know to protect your healthcare coverage and avoid costly surprises.

Medicare, Marriage, and Major Life Changes: What You Need to Know During a Divorce (June 1, 2026) Divorce is one of the most emotionally and financially overwhelming transitions a person can experience. Between legal paperwork, housing decisions, financial changes, and family dynamics, health insurance and Medicare planning are often pushed to the bottom of the list until a surpri...