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Medicare's ACCESS Model Adds Heart Failure, COPD, Addiction, and Tobacco Tracks for Original Medicare Patients in April 2027

Medicare's ACCESS model will add heart failure, COPD, addiction, and tobacco tracks in April 2027. Who qualifies, what it costs, and how to sign up.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

A Medicare Prior Authorization Pilot Has Run in Six States Since January Without Most Patients Knowing

A CMS pilot has applied prior authorization to some Original Medicare procedures in six states since January. How to tell if it affected you.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Original Medicare vs. Advantage: More Retirees Are Switching Back — And Here’s Why

Healthcare decisions in retirement keep getting more complicated, and the stakes feel higher than ever. Many retirees once rushed into Medicare Advantage plans because of low premiums and extra perks that sounded too good to pass up. Now, a growing number of them are reversing course and returning to Original…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 15

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The Medicare “Benefit Boost” Claim Circulating on Facebook — and Why Experts Say Seniors Should Be Careful

If you have spent any time on Facebook recently, chances are you have seen advertisements promising seniors a huge new Medicare “benefit boost.” Some ads...

Saving Advice · May 27

The ‘Medicare Advantage’ Switch: Why You Only Have Until March 31 to Return to Original Medicare

The end of March is quickly approaching and, with it, are several important deadlines. One of the most crucial is the one tied to your...

Saving Advice · Mar 21

March 31 Medicare Warning: Last Chance to Fix a Bad Advantage Plan Before Summer

Millions of seniors are discovering that the Medicare Advantage plan they picked last fall isn’t working the way they expected. The deadline to make changes...

Saving Advice · Feb 21

7 Medicare Enrollment Assumptions That Cost Seniors Money

Medicare is often described as a “safety net,” but for the unprepared, it can feel more like a high-wire act. In 2026, the complexity of...

Saving Advice · Jan 12

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How to Make Medicare Advantage Work Better Than Original Medicare

Medicare Advantage has become the go-to choice for nearly half of retirees—but satisfaction varies widely. While it can offer more coverage for less money, the...

Saving Advice · Oct 11, 2025

Five Ways You Can Lose Your Medicare Benefits

Your Medicare coverage can be disrupted or lost through your own actions or for reasons outside of your control. Don't let that happen to you.

Kiplinger · Mar 7, 2025

If you're not happy with your Medicare Advantage plan, experts offer these tips to find better benefits

People in Medicare Advantage plans are now in the middle of the Open Enrollment period allowing them to either change plans or switch to Original Medicare.

Fortune · Mar 1, 2025

The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans

Advice to help you choose between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

Fortune · Dec 17, 2024

Medicare Advantage Customers Face Shrinking Pool of Insurers

Medicare Advantage plan insurers are reducing their enrollments as profit margins shrink.

Kiplinger · Sep 12, 2024

Medicare and Moving: A Guide to Keeping Your Coverage

Your Medicare plan’s coverage area will determine if you need to make changes after a move.

Kiplinger · Feb 7, 2024

Don’t Let a Medicare Mistake Haunt Your Retirement

It’s vital to carefully consider your options so that you get the appropriate coverage for your specific needs.

Kiplinger · Jan 25, 2024

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Kiplinger · 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.

Fortune · Aug 9, 2023

The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans

Advice to help you choose between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

Fortune · Jul 4, 2023

Does Medicare cover cataract surgery? What you need to know

The answer, like so much about Medicare, isn’t simple.

Fortune · Jan 26, 2023

Medicare coverage can be a bit of a mystery: Here are the big coverage gaps to watch out for

Navigating Medicare can be confusing, especially when you’re trying to understand what the insurance actually covers.

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The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

5 mistakes you’re making with Medicare open enrollment

Millions of retirees are in the thick of Medicare open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, but many find the process challenging

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

Medicare phone scammers want to slash your benefits and leave you with fewer in-network providers

You answer the phone and you’re greeted by a weird tone, followed by a few seconds of silence.

Kiplinger · Oct 1, 2020

11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making

If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.

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