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98% of seniors have insurance – whether it comes from Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or a retiree plan. Yet, they still carry almost $54B in debt. Three tips to avoid it

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68% of seniors are confused about Medicare coverage. It costs them billions.

71% of Medicare Advantage enrollees are satisfied with their plans, and a full 61% believe their plan outperforms previous coverage. But only 44% say...

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The “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan” and You

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new program designed to even the keel of beneficiary spending on prescription...

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When you turn 65, you’ll need to decide you'll enroll in Medicare. It can be a bit confusing to figure out your timeline. Five things to consider:

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I’m still working. Do I have to enroll in Medicare at age 65?

Turning 65 is a significant milestone in your life, and one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is when to enroll in Medicare. Medicare is a...

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Enrolling in zero-premium Medicare Part A is irreversible. Think twice before you make that no-brainer decision.

When you turn 65 and are making decisions about your Medicare coverage, enrolling in Part A seems like a no-brainer. For most folks, it’s...

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More than the Marketplace: How Medicaid’s unwinding affects Medicare Supplement

The state of Michigan’s Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) clarified rules on transitioning from Medicaid to Medicare for those...

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Even on a $0 Medicare plan, your clients need to save for healthcare in retirement

Let’s be honest. Most of us work for one reason: to retire. But to cross that finish line comfortably, we must make sure our finances are squared...

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Three ways Medicare drug costs might drop again before AEP

As the Inflation Reduction Act helps Medicare beneficiaries with lowered drug costs, the Biden administration looks for more ways to keep the...

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A Medicare enrollee holds their red, white, and blue card.

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CMS releases Medicare Parts A & B premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for 2023

Each year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updates cost-sharing requirements for the various parts of Medicare. On September 27,...

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