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Regret Your Move to Medicare Advantage? Two 'Safety Nets' Can HelpDiscover the federal protections (one expires on April 1) and state-level hurdles you’ll face when switching from Medicare Advantage back to original Medicare.
By Donna LeValley
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Medicare and Moving: A Guide to Keeping Your CoverageYour Medicare plan’s coverage area will determine if you need to make changes after a move.
By Donna LeValley
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I want original Medicare, but my wife chose Medicare Advantage for usWe retired with $4.6 million. Even so, our Medicare Advantage plan limits coverage when we travel or want to see a specialist. How can I convince my wife to switch?
By Donna LeValley
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Ask the Editor: Questions on Medicare Premiums and IRMAAAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on monthly Medicare premiums, IRAA and tax-deductible medical expenses.
By Joy Taylor
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International Travel with Medications: Know Before You GoWhen you travel with medications abroad, good planning can help avoid getting your prescriptions confiscated — or worse. Here's how to stay on the right side of the law.
By Donna LeValley
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We're 64 with $4.3 million and can't agree on when to retire.I want to retire now and pay for health insurance until we get Medicare. My wife says we should work 10 more months. Who's right?
By Maurie Backman
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Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?MA plans add benefits that original Medicare lacks, often for $0 premiums. The catch? There are significant downsides to consider.
By Jackie Stewart
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How Medicare Advantage Costs Taxpayers — and RetireesWith private insurers set to receive $1.2 trillion in excess payments by 2036, retirees may soon face a reckoning over costs and coverage.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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How One Extra Dollar of Income Can Cost You Thousands in RetirementRetirement Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here’s how a small increase can affect your retirement costs.
By Chrissy Paradis
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