Don’t overlook provider network
We are currently in the Medicare Open Enrollment period, during which Medicare recipients can make changes to their Medicare coverage.
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Older Adults
Before you sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan
Medicare Advantage health plans have experienced steady growth in recent years, and by 2025, they had reached 54 percent of
Read MoreGrocery benefit use for dual-eligible MA beneficiaries linked to increased office visits
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Use of a grocery card benefit by Medicare Advantage dual-eligible enrollees correlated to
Read MoreMedicare will cover weight-loss drugs
Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs under a new deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Approximately 10 percent of
Read MoreThe shutdown leaves telehealth for Medicare patients in limbo
(By Yuki Noguchi for NPR) A few weeks ago, when Vicki Stearn, 68, tried to schedule a virtual visit with
Read MoreAre Medicare Advantage extras worth $86 billion?
Medicare Advantage plans, as part of their appeal to Medicare recipients, offer “extra” or ancillary benefits, including dental, vision, and
Read MoreThe true cost of health care
Let’s face it, Medicare will not cover all your health care needs in retirement. Plus, there is a cost associated
Read MoreAre special needs plans the backbone of Medicare Advantage?
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Special needs plans are far from new, but they continue to hold promise as
Read MoreWhat You Can Do If Your Medicare Advantage Insurer Leaves
Insurers are reducing the number of Medicare Advantage health plans offered in 2026. However, analysis from Investopedia found that the
Read MoreWhere to start during Medicare open enrollment
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period for 2026 is from October 15 to December 7, 2025. During this time, beneficiaries can
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