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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

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

Medicare Advantage Customers Face Shrinking Pool of Insurers

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

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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.

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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.

Fortune

What Does Medicare Not Cover? Eight Things You Should Know

Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.

Kiplinger

Medicare Basics: 12 Things You Need to Know

There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.

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Six Essential Retirement Strategies for Baby Boomers

Emergency funds, estate plans, different kinds of insurance and smart investing strategies are all parts of a strong retirement plan.

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10 Things to Know About Working in Retirement

Working in retirement could give you more money but also could impact some benefits.

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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

How to use Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment to switch plans or move into Traditional Medicare

This is a key year to think about making a switch due to trends in Medicare Advantage plans, rising prescription costs and Medicare itself.

Fortune

Do I really need supplemental insurance (Medigap) with Medicare?

Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, can fill some potentially pricey “gaps” in Medicare Part A and Part B

The Independent UK

Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

As the private plans’ share of the Medicare patient pie has ballooned to 30.8 million people, so too have concerns about the insurers’ aggressive sales tactics and misleading coverage claims.

Fortune

Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

As enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines.

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Does Medicare cover rehab for drug and alcohol addiction? Yes, and here’s exactly what it will pay for

Substance abuse in older adults is a fast-growing health problem in the U.S., but help is covered.

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Seven Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.

Fortune

Rampant confusion about Medicare is bad for your health and costing you money. Experts help make sense of coverage and fees

When current beneficiaries or people about to enroll in Medicare don’t understand how it works, they can wind up paying more for their health care than necessary.

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Are You Ready to Retire? Find Out With This 10-Item Checklist

It’s critical to consider these core aspects of a successful retirement, both financial- and lifestyle-related, before you walk away from your career.

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Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?

MA plans add benefits that original Medicare lacks, often for $0 premiums. The catch? There are significant downsides to consider.

The Independent UK

Watch for these 3 Medigap shopping surprises to avoid overpaying

Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, can help pay for Medicare Part A and/or Part B copays, coinsurance and deductibles, but shopping for plans isn’t always straightforward

Chicago Sun-Times

For Medicare open enrollment, here’s what’s new, what seniors should consider for their health coverage

It runs through Dec. 7, with potentially dozens of options to choose from, including traditional Medicare and privately run Medicare Advantage plans.

Kiplinger

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.

Kiplinger

Medicare Open Enrollment: 10 Things to Know

Medicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.

The Independent UK

Shopping for Medicare Advantage: 6 pitfalls to avoid

Only 3 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries shop around during open enrollment, according to a 2022 analysis, and only 1 in 10 Medicare Advantage enrollees voluntarily switch plans

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What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare

Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.

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