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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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What are Medicare Advantage star ratings in 2025?

Sidewalks on famous boulevards, military heroes, well-behaved school children, and Medicare Advantage plans all have one thing in common: they can be...

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How does Chevron affect healthcare?

The Supreme Court has made a few weighty decisions lately, but one stands out in the health insurance world: the Chevron doctrine. Who knew that a...

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A doctor shows off a model of a knee replacement.

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Medicare and joint replacement: What is covered by medical insurance

Joint replacement surgery can be a life-changing procedure for many individuals. Understanding how Medicare covers this surgery can help you...

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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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A middle-aged couple is shocked by an expensive medical bill.

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Your health insurance policy isn't enough: Why you need supplemental coverage

Heart attack. Stroke. Cancer. Hospital confinement.

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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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