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Medicare and Medicaid can look similar, just like these cars.

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Medicare vs. Medicaid: Understand your public health insurance options

Many people get confused about the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. At first glance, they look similar—both are government health insurance programs with almost identical names. But knowing how they differ is key to making smart healthcare...

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What can I expect when I first join Medicare?

When it comes to healthcare coverage after 65, Medicare is a crucial yet overwhelming program at first glance. While you can get Medicare for other...

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A jumble of orders brought into a reasonable line.

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Untangling the new admin’s executive orders on health insurance

Executive orders carry headlines. But, they don’t carry much legal weight. At their core, executive orders are simply a memo directing agencies...

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A pair of seniors debate an upcoming Medicare enrollment period.

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Medicare's Early 2025 Enrollment Periods: What's the Difference?

If you're dealing with Medicare enrollment in early 2025, you might notice two different enrollment periods happening at the same time. While both...

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A senior accesses her virtual ID card while waiting in line at the pharmacy.

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How can Medicare Advantage enrollees get care before their ID cards arrive?

It's January 2nd. You're waiting in line at the pharmacy. There's just one problem. You switched plans during Medicare's Open Enrollment Period (or...

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Why might you be charged for preventive care?

Under the Affordable Care Act, or ACA for short, preventive screenings should be covered without copays or deductibles for those with health...

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Action Benefits is a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace for two years running.

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The best gets better: We improve on 2023’s scores to remain a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace in 2024

The best people make for the best culture. As it turns out, we’ve improved both over the past 365 days. We’re lucky to have each of our outstanding...

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A senior keeps an ear out for news about Medicare premiums and deductibles.

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2025 Medicare Parts A, B, & D premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance rates announced

Each year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updates cost-sharing requirements for the various parts of Medicare. On November 8,...

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A car is racing to accomplish a task within two minutes.

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A two-minute guide to Medicare Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans

Navigating the world of health insurance can be challenging, especially if you’re eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare has special plans...

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