Medicare Advantage plans seem enticing, but here are 12 things to know before signing up

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Medicare Advantage open enrollment season ends on March 31. There is a lot of information out there about Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage—not to mention all the mailers and TV ads—it can be hard to cut through the noise and know what’s most important when choosing a Medicare Advantage plan.

If you’re considering changing your Medicare Advantage plan, or moving over to Traditional Medicare during open enrollment, here’s an essential list of things to do—and not to do—before you make a decision.