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Medical expenses are the number one reason for overspending among older households

The number one reason older households are overspending is a medical issue. According to a recent survey from Employee Benefit

Eileen Cook February 18, 2020

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Make sure you understand how Medicare works

Majority of seniors get their health coverage through Medicare but only a few know these seven essential rules. The more

Eileen Cook February 18, 2020

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Key proposals in the Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D for Year 2021 and 2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issues a proposed rule advancing multiple updates and changes to Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

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A few rules for signing up for Medicare if you are still working or returning to the workforce after age 65

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the share of people ages 65 to 74 still working in 2026 is

Eileen Cook February 12, 2020

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The reasons cited for changing Medicare Advantage plans

In a recent survey by eHealth of Medicare Advantage enrollees, it found the two most cited reasons for changing plans

Eileen Cook February 11, 2020

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CMS releases proposed Medicare Advantage rule: 5 things to know

(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS published a proposed rule Feb. 5 that seeks to lower drug

Eileen Cook February 7, 2020

CMS Health Care Redesign Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Changes to Medicare Advantage plans to lower prescription drug costs for seniors

More changes are coming to Medicare Advantage plans. The proposal aims to create more transparency within Medicare’s prescription drug benefit

Eileen Cook February 6, 2020

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Understanding how Medicare and Medicaid cover long-term care

We need to understand what will Medicare and Medicaid cover as we grow older and need long-term care. First, Medicare

Eileen Cook February 6, 2020

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Dropping Medicare for group coverage at your job, be aware of the rules that apply to the switch

Although the current number of retirees who re-enter the workforce is hard to come by, the share of people age

Eileen Cook January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

What are the penalties for late enrollment in Medicare?

If you delay enrolling in Medicare it may subject you to financial penalties for years. A late enrollment penalty can

Eileen Cook January 30, 2020