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Medicare Part B Premium Will Decrease in 2023
The annual Part B deductible that beneficiaries must meet is also going down next year
SSA Helps Enrollees Blocked by Phone Problems
You may have extra time to sign up in 2022
New Rule Would Reduce Coverage Gaps
Enrollees wouldn’t have to wait as long for benefits
Advantage Covers Nearly Half of Recipients
Enrollment could overtake original Medicare
Medicare Advantage and Part D Premiums to Drop in 2023
Average monthly costs for a private Advantage plan could see a decline of nearly 8 percent
Medicare Advantage Plans Gain in Popularity
Extra benefits are fueling the trend, but experts say the plans can deliver better on their promises
Medicare Open Enrollment: Everything You Need to Know
When it starts, when it ends, and how it works for original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
When Medicare Changes in New Rx Law Go Into Effect
A year-by-year implementation timeline of the Inflation Reduction Act’s health provisions
10 Steps to Take After You First Sign Up for Medicare
Have you just enrolled? You can put your new Medicare coverage to good use
Medicare Savings Programs Can Save Enrollees Thousands
AARP Foundation helps older adults with limited incomes sign up for the cost-saving programs
Medicare Made Easy
Understanding Medicare’s Four Basic Parts
A guide to hospital, doctor, Medicare Advantage and prescription drug care
8 Things That Medicare Does Not Cover
You’ll need to plan ahead to pay for some common medical expenses
Medigap Plans Help Bridge Gap of Original Medicare Costs
Supplemental insurance will cover some deductibles and copays
What You Need to Know About Part D Prescription Drug Plans
How to make sure that the medicines you are taking are covered
New Medicare Benefits for Chronic Conditions
What you should consider during the open enrollment period
Combining Medicare and Medicaid Can Save You Money
Becoming a ‘dual eligible’ can help with out-of-pocket medical expenses
How Much Do You Know About the Medicare Program?
Take this quiz and discover how knowledgeable you are about the health insurance program
10 Common Medicare Mistakes to Watch Out For
How to avoid financial penalties and picking the wrong plan
Medicare Makes It Easier to Compare Care Online
New interactive tool searches doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, rehab, hospice and more
Medicare Eligibility: Do You Know if You Qualify?
Here are the requirements to be eligible for health care coverage
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