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A Video Reminder to Review Your Medicare Plans

Medicare’s open enrollment runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. This is when you can make changes to your Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D Prescription Drug coverage for the coming year. 

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Dig In to Our Part D Donut Hole Graphic

Celebrate National Donut Day by finally getting a grip on the confusing Part D donut hole. Our infographic is free of calories and loaded with money-saving tips.

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Drug Prices to Be Displayed in TV Commercials, But What Will You Pay?

Those drug ads you see on TV will be changing soon. A new government rule requires drugmakers to disclose drug prices in television commercials. But the displayed price isn’t necessarily what you’ll pay. Here’s what you need to know.

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No Dental Coverage? Beware the Costs to Your Health and Budget

The majority of people on Medicare do not have dental coverage, exposing them to potentially high out-of-pocket costs or even health risks if they forgo oral health care, according to a new brief by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

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Everyone's Talking About Medicare-for-All: What You Need to Know

Medicare-for-all is making headlines again with presidential hopefuls shaping their platforms. What is Medicare-for-all? We break it down.

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Meet Your New Enrollment Period in 2019

Have you heard about the new open enrollment period in 2019? Here’s what you need to know about this Medicare change and how to keep the various enrollment periods straight.

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Medicare Delays New Card Mailings

You may not receive your new Medicare identification card as early as originally announced because Medicare officials are stepping up their anti-fraud efforts as scams run rampant. 

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What's a Transition Refill?

Changing prescription drug plans during open enrollment can lead to surprises when making your first trip to the pharmacy counter in the the new year. But don’t fret. Medicare requires that you get a transition refill.

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How to Read Your Medicare Part D Drug Formulary

Understanding your Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plan formulary can save you money and prevent frustrating delays in getting you the drugs you need.

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Why doesn't my premium drop with fewer medicines?

At the beginning of this new drug plan year, my husband and I are taking fewer medicines than last plan year. (Our doctors have eliminated some drugs.) Why wouldn’t our premium go down?

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Your Medicare Premium Could Eat Up Your 2018 Social Security Increase

The Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustment for 2018 marks the biggest increase since 2012. But don’t expect a windfall — the increase could be eaten up by your Medicare premiums.

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Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans to Control Costs

Premiums change, drug formularies change and insurance carriers come out with new plans each year. Failing to review your plan each year could cost you thousands of dollars out of your own pocket. Look at the difference between a good and bad decision.

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3 Things You Can Do to Cut Your Prescription Drug Costs

CBS MoneyWatch reports that prescription drug prices could soar nearly 50% over the next few years. Our new on-staff pharmacist has three tips to help you counter skyrocketing prices.

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Insulin and the Donut Hole: Lifesaving Drug Often Spikes Medicare Patients' Share of Costs

The high costs associated with insulin send many Medicare patients with diabetes into the dreaded Part D “donut hole,” where they pay a greater share of the lifesaving drugs’ costs. Understand how you can plan for this expense so it’s not a devastating financial surprise.

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New Guide Clears Up Your Medicare Confusion

We know Medicare is confusing. That’s why we created a guide that makes it easier to understand, plus two checklists — one to help you gather what you need to enroll at age 65 and one to review your plan every year after that. For Medicare MarketPlace®’s free "Guide to Medicare: Helping You Navigate the Medicare Maze," click here.

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Medicare Refusing to Cover Physical Therapy, Skilled Care for 'Failure to Improve'

Have you been told that Medicare won’t pay for your physical therapy or skilled care because you’re failing to improve? 

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4 Things to Know About the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period

Welcome to the annual Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period. Learn what this is and four important things to know before disenrolling.

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Medicare Part B Rates to Increase in 2017

The government announced that Medicare premiums will go up in 2017, just as time’s almost up to review your coverage for next year. How much more will you pay each month?

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Does Medicare Cover the Flu Shot?

Fall marks the kickoff to flu season. Understand what Medicare covers with the influenza shot as well as other immunizations.

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Blue Cross Med Supp Rates to Increase in Michigan

This year’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period is especially important for about 200,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan customers, because the insurer is raising rates — for some, by more than double their current amounts.

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