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. Kiplinger · May 7, 2024
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. Kiplinger · May 4, 2024
10 Things to Know About Working in Retirement Working in retirement could give you more money but also could impact some benefits. Kiplinger · Feb 25, 2024
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 · Feb 7, 2024
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 · Jan 12, 2024
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 · Jan 10, 2024
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 · Jan 6, 2024
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. WEKU · Jan 3, 2024
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. Fortune · Dec 24, 2023
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. Kiplinger · Dec 19, 2023
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. Fortune · Nov 20, 2023
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. Kiplinger · Nov 7, 2023
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. Kiplinger · Oct 27, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023 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 · Oct 13, 2023 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 · Sep 28, 2023 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 · Sep 27, 2023 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
Kiplinger · Sep 26, 2023 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.
Fortune · Sep 8, 2023 What to know before you buy a Medigap policy Learn how this supplemental plan may lower some of your out-of-pocket health costs.
Fortune · Jul 26, 2023 Does Medicare pay for glasses? Learn what’s covered—and your other options 92% of Medicare beneficiaries wear glasses, yet Medicare only covers them in one instance.
Fortune · Jul 18, 2023 What does Medicare Part A cover? Here’s everything you need to know about its benefits and costs Medicare Part A helps cover hospital stays, and sometimes covers skilled facility care, home health care and hospice care.
Fortune · Apr 11, 2023 What to know about using a Medicare broker to find the best coverage for you Before hiring a Medicare broker it’s important to understand how they work, how they get paid, and how to separate the best from the rest.
Fortune · Mar 25, 2023 Medicare Advantage plans seem enticing, but here are 12 things to know before signing up Medicare Advantage plans are an increasingly popular alternative to Traditional Medicare, but you need to be careful before signing up.
Fortune · Mar 18, 2023 Seniors looking for unbiased answers to their big Medicare questions should be taking advantage of this government program Looking for information on how to choose the best Medicare plan for yours needs? Your local SHIP is here to help.