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Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

As enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines.

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Does Medicare cover rehab for drug and alcohol addiction? Yes, and here’s exactly what it will pay for

Substance abuse in older adults is a fast-growing health problem in the U.S., but help is covered.

Fortune

Seven Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.

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Rampant confusion about Medicare is bad for your health and costing you money. Experts help make sense of coverage and fees

When current beneficiaries or people about to enroll in Medicare don’t understand how it works, they can wind up paying more for their health care than necessary.

Fortune

Are You Ready to Retire? Find Out With This 10-Item Checklist

It’s critical to consider these core aspects of a successful retirement, both financial- and lifestyle-related, before you walk away from your career.

Kiplinger

Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?

MA plans add benefits that original Medicare lacks, often for $0 premiums. The catch? There are significant downsides to consider.

Kiplinger

Watch for these 3 Medigap shopping surprises to avoid overpaying

Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, can help pay for Medicare Part A and/or Part B copays, coinsurance and deductibles, but shopping for plans isn’t always straightforward

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For Medicare open enrollment, here’s what’s new, what seniors should consider for their health coverage

It runs through Dec. 7, with potentially dozens of options to choose from, including traditional Medicare and privately run Medicare Advantage plans.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

Medicare Open Enrollment: 10 Things to Know

Medicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.

Kiplinger

Shopping for Medicare Advantage: 6 pitfalls to avoid

Only 3 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries shop around during open enrollment, according to a 2022 analysis, and only 1 in 10 Medicare Advantage enrollees voluntarily switch plans

The Independent UK

What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare

Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.

Kiplinger

What to know before you buy a Medigap policy

Learn how this supplemental plan may lower some of your out-of-pocket health costs.

Fortune

Does Medicare pay for glasses? Learn what’s covered—and your other options

92% of Medicare beneficiaries wear glasses, yet Medicare only covers them in one instance.

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What does Medicare Part A cover? Here’s everything you need to know about its benefits and costs

Medicare Part A helps cover hospital stays, and sometimes covers skilled facility care, home health care and hospice care.

Fortune

What to know about using a Medicare broker to find the best coverage for you

Before hiring a Medicare broker it’s important to understand how they work, how they get paid, and how to separate the best from the rest.

Fortune

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

Medicare Advantage plans are an increasingly popular alternative to Traditional Medicare, but you need to be careful before signing up.

Fortune

Seniors looking for unbiased answers to their big Medicare questions should be taking advantage of this government program

Looking for information on how to choose the best Medicare plan for yours needs? Your local SHIP is here to help.

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Fortune

Aggressive Medicare Advantage marketing floods TV and mailboxes with misleading ads. The Biden administration is cracking down

“These third-party groups have gotten very aggressive and creative.”

Fortune

It's Medicare Open Enrollment season. Here's what to consider if you want to change plans

Medicare recipients have the opportunity to change their plans between Jan. 1 and March 31.

Kiplinger

Medicare Open Enrollment Occurs Annually from October to December — Here's What You Need to Know

Medicare open enrollment is underway. Here's what you need to get done.

The Independent UK

How to change Medicare plans — and why you might want to

Medicare open enrollment starts soon, but 7 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries say they don’t compare Medicare plans during this period, which stretches from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7

Kiplinger

The Rules for Making a Medigap Switch

Kiplinger provides guidance on how to make a Medicare Medigap switch to get the best plan for your budget.

Kiplinger

What’s the Best Medigap Plan?

The 10 Medigap plans offer different levels of benefits that pay for expenses, such as co-payments, not covered by original Medicare.

Kiplinger

How Medigap Insurance Is Affected by Preexisting Conditions

Delaying enrollment in a medigap policy can lead to higher premiums and denial of coverage in most states.

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