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What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare
Medicare Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.
By Jackie Stewart • Last updated
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Medicare Basics: 11 Things You Need to Know
Medicare There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare -- and much more.
By Catherine Siskos • Last updated
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Medicare Part B Premium Jumps Dramatically for 2022
Medicare Rising health care costs and the approval of Aduhelm, a new expensive Alzheimer's drug, were partly to blame for increases in the Part B premium and deductible.
By Jackie Stewart • Published
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Biden's Spending Framework Limits Medicare Expansion
Medicare The Medicare expansion in President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion spending plan included fewer new benefits than some Democrats had hoped for.
By Jackie Stewart • Published
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Even If You Already Have Medicare, Don’t You Dare Skip Open Enrollment
Medicare It’s the perfect time to think about what’s changed in your life and with your health care plan. After looking at these four issues, you might find there is a better option for you.
By Curt Arnold, CFF®, CPFA® • Published
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How Congress Could Expand Medicare Benefits to Cover Dental, Hearing and Vision
Medicare Democrats have included the proposal for the new benefits in their budget reconciliation bill. They also want to allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.
By Jackie Stewart • Published
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7 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period
Medicare It’s that time of year again: Time to see if there’s a Medicare option that better fits your needs – and your budget. Don’t delay. Here’s where to start doing your research now.
By David Olsen, Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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When is Medicare Open Enrollment?
Medicare During this period each fall, you can select a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan or switch back to original Medicare.
By Jackie Stewart • Published
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What’s the Best Medigap Plan?
Medicare The 10 medigap plans offer different levels of benefits that pay for expenses not covered by original Medicare.
By Jackie Stewart • Published