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How do families limit out-of-pocket Marketplace spending?

$9,450 for an individual, $18,200 for families. In 2024, these are the highest allowable out-of-pocket maximums on healthcare.gov. On many Bronze plans, which tend to offer the most affordable premiums, these numbers also represent your deductible....

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Squeezing the tube from the middle: why Part B givebacks aren’t always a great fit

Come fall, you’ll be inundated with ads for Medicare Advantage plans, each offering bigger and better benefits than the last. One of the latest...

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Miss your AEP deadline? You might have another chance

After buckling down and getting into the nitty gritty, you did it. You decided on a new Medicare Advantage plan. You checked your formularies. You...

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If you've ever found Medicare confusing, you’re not alone. There's plenty of misconceptions about the program. We'll help you make more informed decisions.

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Five things you're (probably) getting wrong about Medicare

If you’ve ever scratched your head while trying to figure out the Medicare maze, you’re not alone. A recent survey tells us there are plenty of...

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Our people-first culture made us a Detroit Free Press 2023 top workplace

Step into our Southfield office, and you’ll feel a welcome so earnest it could only come from workers happy to provide it. And that’s because they...

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Some Medicare recipients may encounter unexpected costs associated with their coverage, like the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA).

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What Medicare Consumers Need to Know about IRMAA

Medicare is a valuable resource providing essential healthcare coverage for millions of Americans aged 65 and older. However, some Medicare...

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Can Medicare Advantage enrollees save money seeing an out-of-network doctor?

Conventional wisdom tells us it’s beneficial to select a Medicare Advantage plan that each of your doctors participates in. Depending on your plan,...

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There is a lot of misleading Medicare marketing out there -- and much of it is encouraging you to make a plan change. Do you have to? In short, not always.

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Don’t make knee-jerk decisions about your Medicare coverage

There is a lot of misleading Medicare marketing out there. Jimmie Walker or Joe Namath may be promising extraordinary benefits. Other...

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Who can I trust when shopping for Medicare this AEP?

I am new to Medicare and I have been getting contacted like crazy. I’m not sure who to trust, but I also don’t want to miss my opportunity to sign...

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How your Medicare vaccines are covered this flu season

Runny noses and itchy throats. Coughs and fevers. Orange juice and daytime TV. Flu season is right around the corner, leaving us clamoring to store...

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