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A curious cat is pondering a decision about Medicare Supplement coverage.

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How to choose between Medicare Supplement Plan G and Plan N

Medicare Advantage is grabbing headlines lately, as just over half of Medicare beneficiaries choose this private health insurance alternative. But,...

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An architect redesigns a kitchen.

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What should Medicare enrollees know about the Part D redesign?

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 spurred significant changes to drug costs – at least for Medicare enrollees (sorry, employer groups and...

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Health insurance prior authorizations get a facelift: What consumers should know

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit health insurance organization, 16% of insured adults have experienced prior authorization...

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5 Misconceptions about concierge care

As the landscape of healthcare continues to change, many patients are drawn to the concept of concierge care—an appealing option that promises...

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Selling consumer data is old news with a new Medicare rule

Every year, the body governing Medicare in the United States, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), reviews the rules surrounding how...

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You can never add benefits to your Medicare Advantage plan. You can only change plans.

It’s too enticing. Some nice young stranger calls you up and asks if you’d like to add benefits to your Medicare Advantage coverage. Of course you...

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Should we stay or should Wegovy? A weight loss drug primer

Three out of ten working adults are obese, and another third are overweight. About 42% of adults over 60 are obese. It is the most common chronic...

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Stagger your Part D payments with the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Last year, CMS announced a new program to spread Part D prescription drug out-of-pocket costs over the whole year. Costs hitting you all at once at...

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Three boys exploring

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Navigating Special Needs Health Plans: A Comprehensive Guide

Back in 2003, the government spotted a group of beneficiaries who needed more coverage than was available at that time. Special Needs Plans, or SNPs,...

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