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Medicare or Medicare Advantage: Which Is Right for You?

From overall costs to availability of care, here's what to know about the differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

Kiplinger

Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: sales pitches are often from biased sources, the choices can be overwhelming and impartial help is not equally available to all

The 67 million Americans eligible for Medicare make an important decision every October: Should they make changes in their Medicare health insurance plans for the next calendar year?

The Conversation

Quality ratings hit to key Medicare plan shakes Humana stock

Shares of Humana have tumbled after the health insurer said a Medicare Advantage quality rating drop will hurt future bonus payments the company receives

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Humana Stock Sinks on Weak Medicare Star Ratings: What to Know

Humana stock is spiraling Wednesday after the CMS provided preliminary Star Ratings data for the insurer's 2025 Medicare Advantage plans.

Kiplinger

How to make smart Medicare Open Enrollment choices for 2025

“It's going to be challenging,” says expert Philip Moeller, who urges people to take their time.

Fortune

Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans

Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin and with it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider

The Independent UK

Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications

Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall

The Independent UK

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Medicare Advantage Customers Face Shrinking Pool of Insurers

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

Kiplinger

How Medicare could change under a Trump or Harris presidency

Which candidate wins in November could have a major impact on Medicare and its beneficiaries.

Fortune

Older adults 65+ should get flu shots earlier in the season. Here’s why they also need stronger vaccines

Two flu vaccines are FDA-approved exclusively for people 65 and older, who are at higher risk of severe infection.

Fortune

3 Health Insurance Stocks to Watch as Healthcare Costs Rise

With rising medical costs and an expanding aging population, the health insurance sector is set to witness significant growth. Hence, investors looking to capitalize on this trend could consider stable health insurance stocks Elevance Health (ELV), Cigna Group (CI), and Centene (CNC). Read on….

StockNews.com

Medicare and gym memberships: Here's what's covered and what's not

The details matter—especially since many older Americans aren’t getting enough exercise, per the CDC.

Fortune

Project 2025's "shocking" Medicare plot

"We've invited for-profit corporations to drain the Medicare Trust Fund … and we overpay them to kill people"

Salon

Why this year’s Medicare Annual Notice of Change will be vital reading for beneficiaries

An Annual Notice of Change lays out how much your premiums, deductibles, and co-pays will differ in the year ahead and whether the plan will even be offered.

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Medicare Advantage Plans Get High Marks from Customers

Regional Medicare Advantage plans score higher than national alternatives on customer satisfaction, according to a new study.

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Is It Time to Buy These Overlooked Dividend Stocks?

These defensive healthcare picks from the Dow Jones Industrial Average are worth a look at current levels for investors seeking passive income.

International Business Times

CVS Health Slashes 2024 Forecast, Changes Insurance Leadership

The company's latest forecast reflects significant setbacks in its insurance business, which has been adversely affected by increased claims and declining quality ratings for Medicare Advantage coverage.

Fortune

Does Medicare cover knee and hip replacement surgery?

The average age to receive a knee or hip replacement is 65 making these surgeries common among Medicare beneficiaries.

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Three Changes to Medicare on the Horizon for 2025

Medicare beneficiaries will see a few changes in 2025, including on costs.

Fortune

Who is eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid? These are the requirements

People very limited financial resources may qualify for Medicaid to help pay for health costs not covered by Medicare.

Fortune

Does Medicare pay for dementia care? Here's what coverage you can expect for treatments and therapies

Medicare and Medicare Advantage provide some coverage for dementia, beginning with the diagnosis.

Kiplinger

8 Great Places for Snowbirds to Land

These affordable warm-weather cities for snowbirds offer plenty of housing options, abundant activities for retirees and access to good health care.

Fortune

Here's when Medicare will cover breast reduction surgery

A growing number of women 65 and over are pursuing breast reduction surgery.

Roll Call

Bipartisan prior authorization legislation introduced - Roll Call

Some Medicare Advantage plans still require providers to submit requests through fax machines or proprietary payer portals.

Fortune

Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage? Some retirees aren’t allowed to choose

These shifts to Medicare Advantage can save money for the companies and state and local government employers.

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