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Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care

Medicare has launched a six-year pilot program that could eventually transform access to health care for some of the millions of people across the U.S. who rely on it for their health insurance coverage.

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If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025

If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025

The most significant Medicare change for 2025 will be the new $2,000 cap for prescription drugs.

How to make smart Medicare Open Enrollment choices for 2025

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.

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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.

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.

The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans

Advice to help you choose between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

What Medicare beneficiaries need to know about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency rules

Whether Medicare will or won’t cover certain health care costs may now depend on whether you are in Traditional Medicare or a private insurer’s Medicare Advantage plan.

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Prior authorization rules are stressful for Medicare Advantage customers

Prior authorization rules are stressful for Medicare Advantage customers

Millions of prior authorization requests are denied every year, leaving some Medicare Advantage customers without adequate care. But changes are coming to fix this.

Medicare Advantage plans seem enticing, but here are 12 things to know before signing up

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.

Seniors looking for unbiased answers to their big Medicare questions should be taking advantage of this government program

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.

Aggressive Medicare Advantage marketing floods TV and mailboxes with misleading ads. The Biden administration is cracking down

Aggressive Medicare Advantage marketing floods TV and mailboxes with misleading ads. The Biden administration is cracking down

“These third-party groups have gotten very aggressive and creative.”

It's Medicare Open Enrollment season. Here's what to consider if you want to change plans

It's Medicare Open Enrollment season. Here's what to consider if you want to change plans

Medicare recipients have the opportunity to change their plans between Jan. 1 and March 31.

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