Medicare Advantage open enrollment is coming
Did you know Medicare has several different enrollment periods with separate rules for each? There is an Initial enrollment period,
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Medigap
Do I need to renew my Medigap plan?
If you have a Medigap (Medicare supplement insurance) plan, will it be automatically renewed yearly? Yes, but there are exceptions.
Read MoreCalifornia tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors
(By Kate Wolffe for NPR) Many seniors are grateful when they turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. But to
Read MoreLong-term care insurance and Medicare supplemental insurance
As you age, you may be looking at either long-term insurance, Medicare supplemental insurance, or both. Many experts suggest that
Read MoreMany state retiree health plans are switching to Medicare Advantage plans
As of February 2024, about 33.4 million people were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, representing 51 percent of eligible Medicare
Read MoreMedicare Households Spend More on Health Care Than Other Households
(By Nancy Ochieng, Juliette Cubanski, and Anthony Damico for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 14, 2024) Medicare provides health
Read MoreA guide to covering LTC expenses
Seniors aged 65 have a nearly 70 percent chance of requiring long-term care services in the future. Of the 3.9
Read MoreWithout Medicare Part B’s Shield, Patient’s Family Owes $81,000 for a Single Air-Ambulance Flight
(By Tony Leys for KFF Health News) Debra Prichard was a retired factory worker who was careful with her money,
Read MoreIs Medicare Advantage really better?
A recent report from The Commonwealth Fund found that despite the belief that Medicare Advantage members are more satisfied with
Read More10 Reasons Why Medicare Advantage Enrollment is Growing and Why It Matters
(By Tricia Neuman, Meredith Freed, and Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 30, 2024) For the
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