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The annual Medicare open enrollment is rapidly approaching and is the one time of year when you can add, drop, or switch your Medicare coverage. Open enrollment for the coming year runs from October 15 to December 7, with coverage beginning…

Enrollees in Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D) should have received letters from their insurance companies by now detailing any changes in coverage for the year ahead, called the Annual Notice of Change. This document…

Since individuals pay Medicare taxes through payroll deductions, if you work and pay taxes for at least 10 years then you qualify for premium-free Medicare Part A when you turn 65. Your non-working spouse will also qualify at age 65…

Are you turning 65 this year? If so, you probably already know this is the year you are eligible for Medicare. Read on for some useful tips to keep in mind as you consider your Medicare enrollment options. 1. You…

If you currently have a Marketplace plan and are turning 65 this year, you become eligible to switch from Marketplace to Medicare coverage. You’ll have an Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for Medicare. For most people, this enrollment starts…

Medicare health insurance plans can seem complicated. Take deductibles, for example. They’re important to understand for your pocketbook, but do you know how they work? To get you started, here are answers to some common questions we get from our…

Now that the Medicare Annual Enrollment period is over and you have your coverage, it’s time to make your Medicare health insurance benefits work for you. Here are three quick, yet important, things to know. 1. Where you get care…