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6 Costly Medicare Mistakes to Avoid

More than a half-century since its creation, Medicare remains the most popular healthcare insurance program serving more than 60 million seniors and disabled Americans. However, “popular” doesn’t mean it is easy to navigate. In fact, Medicare rivals Social Security in complexity adding to the numerous challenges that senior citizens encounter when trying to ensure they […]

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Medicare Special Needs Plans

Your Guide to Understanding Medicare Special Needs Plans

Health insurance programs can be quite challenging to understand, and Medicare is no exception. For some individuals with extensive medical issues or special needs, the challenge of understanding Medicare only increases. Fortunately, there is help. The Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are designed to provide additional coverage to people who need it most. SNPs are

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Medicare

Understanding the Different Medicare Plans and What They Cover

Understanding Medicare and what it covers is easier said than done. You get the “Medicare & You” handbook in your mail, and when you open it, all you see are pages full of terms you have never heard before. Then some health insurance companies keep bombarding your mailbox with Medicare-related mails every week. The big

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Medicare Supplement

What Factors Determine My Medicare Supplement Premium Rate?

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) offers broad coverage to cater for certain hospital and medical costs. However, it doesn’t cover all costs of medical services and supplies you may need. For instance, Original Medicare doesn’t cover dental, visual, and hearing aids. Medicare Supplement commonly referred to as Medigap, fills some of the coverage gaps

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