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Annual window to shop for Medicare Advantage plans returns on Sunday

Open enrollment for Medicare opens Sunday, and seniors could have dozens of options to choose from

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

What You Pay for Medicare in 2024

Medicare premiums are updated yearly and in 2024 premiums for Part B and Part B increased slightly after falling in 2023.

Kiplinger · Oct 13, 2023

Medicare Premiums 2024: IRMAA for Parts B and D

The income related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) for 2024 Medicare Part B & Part D Premiums.

Kiplinger · Oct 13, 2023

'Missing link in the health system': bulk-billing clinic opens | VIDEO

Cessnock Medicare clinic to open for extended hours.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 6, 2023

People with private health insurance save the government $550 a year, on average

The federal government has, for a long time, encouraged Australians to get private health insurance, in an attempt to reduce the financial burden on the public health system.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2023

Does Medicare cover vaccines? The new rules for shots that protect against COVID, flu, RSV, and more

Since immune systems weaken as we age, vaccinations are especially important for older adults to avoid potential complications from common illnesses.

Fortune · Oct 5, 2023

A mobile clinic parked at a Dollar General? It says a lot about rural health care

Dollar General's primary care experiment could help solve rural America's care shortage. But it's getting a chilly reception in Tennessee.

WEKU · Oct 5, 2023

Tensions high as Medicare drug negotiations advance - Roll Call

A law allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of some high-cost drugs remains uncertain, with at least nine lawsuits challenging it.

Roll Call · Oct 5, 2023

Are Banks Closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day in 2025?

Columbus Day, or Indigenous Peoples' Day, is just around the corner, which has many wondering if banks are open on Monday, October 13.

Kiplinger · Oct 4, 2023

All in: Drugmakers say yes, they'll negotiate with Medicare on price, so reluctantly

Despite at least nine lawsuits against the government, all companies whose drugs are up for Medicare price negotiation will come to the bargaining table.

WEKU · Oct 4, 2023