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Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap
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Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap

Should you sign up for a Medigap plan, a Medicare Advantage plan or neither when you become eligible at age…

Medicare Enrollment Which Medigap Plan Is Best for You?
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Medicare Enrollment Which Medigap Plan Is Best for You?

Only two of the 10 plans Medigap plans offered during open enrollment in 2021—G and N—are worth considering.

Massive Medical Bills? 6-Step Plan to Help You Pay Much Less
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Massive Medical Bills? 6-Step Plan to Help You Pay Much Less

Even well-insured patients can be subjected to hefty healthcare bills for out-of-network doctor visits, ambulance rides, treatments “not medically necessary.” Here’s help…

7 Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
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7 Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs

Beyond generics and samples from your doctor or drug manufacturer…seven ways to save money on prescription medications.

Your Medicare Premiums Might Be Higher than They Should Be
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Your Medicare Premiums Might Be Higher than They Should Be

If you are paying Medicare more than this amount, you might be able to lower your premium.

Flexible Spending Accounts Now More Flexible
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Flexible Spending Accounts Now More Flexible

New IRS rules may help you avoid losing pre-tax money that you designated for FSA health-care spending.

Tricky Rules About When Medicare Covers You Lead to Costly Mistakes
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Tricky Rules About When Medicare Covers You Lead to Costly Mistakes

It’s often very difficult to understand what’s covered and what’s not with Medicare. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.

What’s New with Long-Term Care Insurance
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What’s New with Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-care insurance isn’t new, but there are recent developments everyone should know about whether you have this type of coverage or not. Read on…

Preauthorization Traps: Don’t Get Stuck with Unexpected Medical Bills
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Preauthorization Traps: Don’t Get Stuck with Unexpected Medical Bills

Don’t assume that every test or procedure your doctor orders will be covered by your health insurance plan. Here’s when you need preauthorization…

The Truth About Out-Of-Control Health-Care Costs
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The Truth About Out-Of-Control Health-Care Costs

There was a time in America when people trusted their doctors, and the mission of hospitals was to care for…

How to Be Heard in the Health Care Debate
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How to Be Heard in the Health Care Debate

Health care is vital for everyone, so it’s important to voice your concerns during this political season. Here are the best ways to be heard…

Health Insurance “IRAs” to Debut
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Health Insurance “IRAs” to Debut

Employers are about to get a new option to reimburse employees for health insurance premiums and other health-care expenses.

Lyme or Chronic Fatigue? Get Your Insurer to Pay Up
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Lyme or Chronic Fatigue? Get Your Insurer to Pay Up

When you doctor says you have a health problem that your health or disability insurer insists isn’t “real,” it’s time to fight back. How to win…

Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare? How to Choose
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Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare? How to Choose

If you need help navigating the alphabet soup of traditional Medicare (plus Medigap) and Medicare Advantage, here’s how.

The Best Health-Care Insurers
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The Best Health-Care Insurers

The best health-care insurers in a nationwide survey stand out for value, customer service and more.