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Open Enrollment: Common Tax Mistakes to Avoid
Health Coverage Being aware of tax concerns during open enrollment season can help you avoid potentially costly mistakes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Three Medicare Changes on the Horizon for 2025
Medicare beneficiaries will have a lower out-of-pocket maximum for their Part D Prescription drug coverage in 2025.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?
Medicare Advantage plans can provide additional benefits beneficiaries can't get through original Medicare for no or a low monthly premium. But there are downsides to this insurance too.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Can You Sign Up for Medicare While Still on an Employer Health Plan?
When you have private insurance through your employer, signing up for Medicare may still make sense. But beware some serious pitfalls.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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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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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with high Medicare premiums and big out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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How to Appeal the Medicare IRMAA for 2024 and 2025
Medicare There’s a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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7 Things Medicare Doesn't Cover
Healthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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11 Things You Need to Know About Medicare
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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