Some very good news on Medicare in 2023
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Some very good news on Medicare in 2023

Medicare, like Social Security, is subject to annual changes. In some cases, such as higher out-of-pocket expenses, these changes can be detrimental. However, here are three positive Medicare changes to look forward to in 2023. Read more

Trends in Medicare Advantage Enrollment. It's Rising
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Trends in Medicare Advantage Enrollment. It's Rising

The Kaiser Family Foundation stated that over half (48%) of Medicare users are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, an 8% rise from 2021.

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Have You Been Denied Medicare Advantage Care?
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Have You Been Denied Medicare Advantage Care?

The investigators urged Medicare officials to increase oversight of Advantage plans and provide customers with "clear, easily accessible information about serious violations."

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Medicare and Taxes: How Will Your 2021 Tax Return Affect Your 2023 Medicare Premiums?
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Medicare and Taxes: How Will Your 2021 Tax Return Affect Your 2023 Medicare Premiums?

As you begin the process of filing your 2021 taxes, keep in mind that what you put on a completed Form 1040 will have an impact on the premiums you pay in 2023.

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The opportunity to switch or cancel your Medicare Advantage Plan is coming to an end. What you should know
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The opportunity to switch or cancel your Medicare Advantage Plan is coming to an end. What you should know

The window for making changes opened on January 1 and closes on March 31. You can change your Advantage Plan or cancel it entirely. In any case, you should be aware of some limitations that come with the move. Medicare beneficiaries ma...

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A new Alzheimer's Drug Sheds New Light on the Outlook for Medicare Premiums Next Year
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A new Alzheimer's Drug Sheds New Light on the Outlook for Medicare Premiums Next Year

If Biogen's drug Aduhelm is effective in combating Alzheimer's, it could give hope to millions of older Americans suffering from the disease. However, the FDA approved the drug despite objections from its own scientific advisory panel, which voted nearly unanimously that clini...

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Tips for Seniors Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment
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Tips for Seniors Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment

Review your Annual Notice of Change Your current Medicare health care provider must send you an annual notice of change by September 30. This notice outlines any changes in coverage, costs or service areas that ...

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How to Find Online Care from Home
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How to Find Online Care from Home

Whether or not you’ve gotten used to to connecting with family, friends and colleagues over Zoom and FaceTime—virtual life is becoming a new reality for all of us.   Chair Exercise for Seniors

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Enrolling in Medicare? Don't Make This Giant Mistake
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Enrolling in Medicare? Don't Make This Giant Mistake

Enrolling in Medicare? Don't Make This Giant Mistake It pays to enroll in Medicare on time if you're no longer covered by a group health plan through a job (either yours or your spouse's), because paying for private insurance out of pocket could be astronomical.

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Medicare site lets you compare nursing homes
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Medicare site lets you compare nursing homes

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