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Medicare Expands the Roster of Available Mental Health Professionals

on November 6, 2023

For the first time, Medicare soon will allow marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to provide services.

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4 Types of Medicare Penalties — and How To Avoid Them

on November 3, 2023

Medicare provides affordable health insurance for seniors, but it could cost you more if you make these mistakes.

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Medicare Open Enrollment: 12 Tips to Get Great Coverage

on October 30, 2023

It’s time to assess your current coverage and shop for a plan that better fits your health needs.

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7 Different Types of Medicare Enrollment Periods

on October 14, 2023

Seniors have several opportunities to sign up for and switch Medicare plans.

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Medicare Will Not Cover These 10 Medical Costs

on October 10, 2023

Don’t let these health care expenses catch you off guard in retirement.

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Feds Rein In Use of Predictive Software That Limits Care for Medicare Advantage Patients

on October 6, 2023

The software anticipates what kind of care a specific patient will need and for how long. But some patients, providers and advocates are suspicious.

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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Coming: 5 Things You Need to Know

on September 30, 2023

Decisions you make during open enrollment can affect the quality of your health care for life.

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Are You Eligible for a Refund of Your Medicare Surcharge?

on September 4, 2023

It’s possible — but not necessarily easy — to get out of a Medicare premium surcharge.

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25 Medicare Drugs That Have Skyrocketed in Price

on August 29, 2023

An analysis finds this small handful of drugs accounts for more than a third of all Medicare prescription drug spending.

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5 of the Best Medicare Advantage Plans, According to Members

on August 22, 2023

More than 5,800 plan members from across five states rank these MA plans highest for customer satisfaction.

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Medicare to Cover Alzheimer’s Drugs

on June 3, 2023

The federal government now promises to cover Alzheimer’s treatments that meet some key requirements.

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6 Ways to Get Help With Medicare Expenses

on March 20, 2023

Do you qualify for any of these plans or programs that help pay for Medicare costs?

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7 Ways Medicare Coverage Is Changing in 2023

on February 28, 2023

Medicare is bringing lower costs and more coverage to beneficiaries in 2023.

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A Little-Known Downside of Medicare Advantage Plans

on February 17, 2023

Plans are limiting one type of coverage, and the federal government has taken notice.

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8 Ways to Avoid Paying More in Medicare Premiums

on January 19, 2023

It’s possible that you might be required to pay more for Medicare than you expect. Here is how to avoid that trap.

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How to Save Money on Everything Medicare Doesn’t Cover

on January 18, 2023

Some essential medical care just isn’t covered under Medicare, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without it.

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2 Ways a New Law Expands Medicare Coverage

on December 28, 2022

Seniors will be getting some new mental health coverage in their Medicare plans.

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Is Your Medicare Plan Overcharging the Government?

on November 23, 2022

Newly released audits reveal a pattern of Medicare Advantage overcharges and errors.

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The Top 5 Reasons Seniors Chose Their Medicare Coverage

on November 17, 2022

It’s a big decision, and may be a difficult one. Seniors tackle it from many common angles.

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