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Figuring out when to enroll in Medicare and which parts to enroll in can be daunting even for the savviest retirees. There are Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. This is a complicated federal health insurance program for retirement-age Americans so start with our beginner's guide to the essential things you should know about Medicare, then work your way through our other features, guides and news stories.
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13 Things Medicare Gives You for Free
Medicare beneficiaries often pay monthly premiums, copays, annual deductibles and prescription drug costs. But what you may not know is that some services don’t cost anything at all.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Compare Prior Authorization Denial Rates of Medicare Advantage Plans
Will your care be denied? Medicare Advantage insurers use prior authorization to manage utilization and lower costs. How does your plan measure up?
By Donna LeValley Published
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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RFK Jr. Confused Medicare and Medicaid: Here's the Difference
The HHS Secretary nominee confused Medicare and Medicaid programs, though he would be responsible for them. We break down the difference.
By Maurie Backman Last updated
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What a Federal Grants Pause Could Have Meant for Social Security and Medicare
The White House rescinded a pause on all Federal grants and loans after an outcry, but the short-lived action shined a light on what could come in the future.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Medicare Price Negotiations To Continue Under the Trump Administration
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to negotiate the prices for 15 new drugs, although it says its seeking "greater transparency" in price talks.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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On Medicare and Need Telehealth? You Have Three More Months to Use These Services
All Medicare patients still have access to telehealth services until March 31. Starting April 1, you must be located in a rural area for most telehealth services
By Donna LeValley Published
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President Trump's Stances on Social Security and Medicare
Social Security and Medicare programs act as lifelines for millions of Americans, especially seniors. How does Trump stand on these issues?
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Will President Trump's Medicare Executive Order Raise Drug Prices?
President Trump rescinded a Biden-era Executive Order that would have lowered the copays for some drugs to $2 for Medicare enrollees.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated