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Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Ill Health Often Leads to Plan Switch
Medicare The drawbacks of Medicare Advantage plans can become apparent when serious illness or injury strikes.
By Eleanor Laise Published
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Get Help With Medicare Coverage
insurance Many of you wanted to know what kind of coverage I chose. That’s still a work in progress.
By Janet Bodnar Published
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7 Ways to Maximize Medicare Benefits
Medicare Medicare is vital to the health of nearly 60 million Americans.
By Eleanor Laise Published
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Retirees, Create a Plan to Pay for Dental Care
retirement Medicare doesn’t include dental coverage, and some retirees don’t realize the costs and complications of paying for oral care.
By Mary Kane Published
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How to Change Your Medicare Advantage Plan Outside of Open Enrollment
insurance If you end up unhappy with the Medicare Advantage plan you signed up for, you may be able to switch before next year's open enrollment.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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8 Steps to Picking the Right Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment
Medicare Most people fill Medicare’s coverage gaps by buying a Medicare supplement (medigap) plan and a Part D prescription-drug plan, or they get both medical and drug coverage from a private insurer with a Medicare Advantage plan.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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How Much Will You Spend on Health Care in Retirement?
retirement Medicare covers fewer health care expenses in retirement than many people realize, but our strategies will help you save money as you fill in the gaps.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Transferring IRA Money to a Health Savings Account
retirement Rolling money from a traditional IRA into an HSA turns tax-deferred dollars into tax-free withdrawals for medical bills. But you’ll maximize the tax breaks if you contribute new money to the HSA.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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How to Avoid the Medicare Part D Penalty
Medicare If you don’t sign up for a Part D prescription-drug plan when you become eligible for Medicare, you could face a penalty -- unless you already have other coverage.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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