Medicare or Medicare Advantage? One of them doesn’t give you what you pay for.
Medicare Advantage plans perform no better and in some aspects are worse than traditional Medicare. Medicare’s open-enrollment period is here, meaning millions of older Americans and people living with disabilities can compare plans and make changes to their healthcare coverage.
3 essential Medicare Advantage questions answered for 2025
Whether you’re choosing a plan for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to take the time to assess your health needs and budget.
As enrollment deadline looms, what's the difference between Medicare, Medicare Advantage?
While Medicare is not required, if you sign up after your enrollment period at age 65, there are penalties if you sign up later. Those can include higher rates. Some employer and private insurance plans also might no longer be available to you at 65 or act as your secondary insurance.
Medicare Advantage plans received $4.2 billion in payments for questionable home visits, report says
Medicare Advantage plans run by private insurers are reaping billions by making home visits for senior citizens.
Considering Medicare Advantage during open enrollment? Watch out for this trap.
If you are thinking of signing up for a Medicare Advantage plan for the first time this open-enrollment season, watch out for the “Hotel California” clause: Once you’re on the privatized program, you may find it hard to leave.
How to find the right Medicare Advantage plan
The Annual Enrolment Period for Medicare Advantage plans runs through Dec. 7, 2024. During this time, you can make changes to your Medicare coverage that will go in effect on Jan. 1, 2025. If finding an affordable Medicare Advantage plan is important to you,
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