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How Your Free Medicare Screening Can Turn Into An Expensive Surprise
Feb 18 2025
Here’s what Medicare beneficiaries need to know when it comes to the differences between diagnostic and screening tests....
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Elon Musk Is Attacking Social Security and Medicare
Feb 17 2025
Elon Musk has posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he is "100% certain that the magnitude of fraud in federal entitlements (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Welfare, Disability, etc) exceeds the co...
community.aarp.org
Top tips for first 60 days of retirement
Feb 16 2025
Just turned in notice(64m). Seven weeks till last date. Currently focused on Medicare selections as well as planned and expected gap period for medical coverage/cobra or private. So no questions there...
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RFK Jr. Now Heads HHS: How Medicare and Your Retirement May Change
Feb 13 2025
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was confirmed today to head up Medicare. Here are five ways his leadership might change your retirement....
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?? Biggest Retirement Changes Coming in 2025 (AARP Article)
Feb 12 2025
FROM THE ARTICLE: 9 Ways Retirement Will Be Different in 2025. How changes in Social Security, Medicare, 401(k) contributions and more will affect your finances. By Andy Markowitz, AARP. *** There are...
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Signing up for Medicare, how did you get good information?
Feb 08 2025
Hello all, I'm turning 65 and retiring this June, 2024. I know this is a common topic, but the most recent related thread I was able to find was more than a year old, and I think things change in this...
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The Reality Behind Medicare Advantage Prior Authorizations
Feb 06 2025
Prior authorizations are the way MA managed care plans pre-approve some procedures before they’ll pay for them....
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What You Need to Know About Elon Musk's Access to Medicare
Feb 06 2025
Officials at Musk-led DOGE were given access to the inner workings of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency with a $2 trillion budget....
kiplinger.com
13 Things Medicare Gives You for Free
Feb 06 2025
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....
kiplinger.com
Medicare Advantage Plans: Prior Authorization Denial Rates
Feb 06 2025
Will your care be denied? Medicare Advantage insurers use prior authorization to manage utilization and lower costs. How does your plan measure up?...
kiplinger.com
AARP Advocacy Role in Recent Social Security/Medicare Musk Overreach
Feb 06 2025
Has AARP taken a stand regarding Musk and his minions having access to American's Social Security and Medicare data via the Department of Treasury? Elon Musk is an unelected player appointed by the pr...
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Treasury Department Takeover
Feb 03 2025
What is AARP doing to help ensure the security and stability of Social Security and Medicare payments to millions of retirees in light of Elon Musk's takeover of the computer payment systems at the U....
community.aarp.org
RFK Jr. Confused Medicare and Medicaid: Here's the Difference
Jan 30 2025
The HHS Secretary nominee confused Medicare and Medicaid programs, though he would be responsible for them. We break down the difference....
kiplinger.com
Can You Really Switch Medigap And Medicare Advantage Plans Any Time?
Jan 29 2025
The ability to switch Medicare plans isn’t as available as many beneficiaries are told or believe....
forbes.com
What the Federal Grants Pause Means for Social Security and Medicare
Jan 28 2025
The White House has ordered a pause on all Federal grants and loans but left Social Security and Medicare off the list....
kiplinger.com
On Medicare and Need Telehealth? You Have Three More Months to Use These Services
Jan 27 2025
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...
kiplinger.com
Consequences of WEP / GPO Repeal
Jan 24 2025
I am hoping for a couple of things: 1. If this new found bounty + their other income puts them into the Medicare IRMAA territory that they are NOT given a 1 X wavier for this. 2. That no stupid politi...
community.aarp.org
Trump Revokes Biden's Order to Lower Drug Prices for Medicare
Jan 21 2025
President Trump rescinded a Biden-era Executive Order that would have lowered the copays for some drugs to $2 for Medicare enrollees....
kiplinger.com
If You Don’t Have Medicare Part B, The GEP Can Bail You Out
Jan 21 2025
The General Enrollment Period provides an opportunity to make up for a past oversight – the failure to enroll in Part B....
forbes.com
IRMAA APPEAL....DENIED??!!!
Jan 21 2025
How about this twist? We just started Medicare January 2025 We got hit with IRMAA because our 2023 MAGI was too high HOWEVER, I retired in 2023 (life changing event - work stoppage) and our MAGI for 2...
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No help for Seniors
Jan 21 2025
The increase of 2.5% for Seniors this year, was an unfunny joke. Medicare ripped us off for more money, and Medicare Advantage raised Co-pays across the board. Can't afford it, Congress say's, as well...
community.aarp.org
Medicare’s 2025 Drug Negotiation List Includes Ozempic and Wegovy
Jan 17 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wants to lower the cost for 15 more drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy....
kiplinger.com
Watch Out for the ‘Medigap Trap’
Jan 10 2025
The Medigap trap can snag those who chose Medicare Advantage and plan to switch to traditional Medicare later as their needs change....
kiplinger.com
Social Security and Medicare Funding: Is the Sky Falling?
Jan 09 2025
Social Security and Medicare are slowly running out of money, but what does that mean for the retirees counting on them? Actually, it's not all bad news....
kiplinger.com
Here We Go Again: The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
Jan 09 2025
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (Jan 1–Mar 31) lets you switch plans or adjust coverage. Review your options to ensure your plan fits your 2025 needs!...
forbes.com
Inbox Questions | Prescription Prices: A Rant and a Response
Jan 09 2025
Today’s episode is part rant, part answer to Mike’s question about the high cost of prescription drugs under Medicare Part D. We dive into why these costs are so steep, explore alternative...
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Silver sneakers program: feedback sought
Jan 06 2025
Happy retirement, all. My husband is retiring in May at 65.5 yrs (so on Medicare) and with our institutional healthcare plan, which happens to be an Advantage plan (Humana, it's negotiated by our stat...
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Moving: Medicare out-of-pocket limit
Jan 05 2025
Since I am moving, I need to switch Medicare C plans. Will the $2,000 Part D out-of-pocket limit be reset to $0 when I switch to new plan? Will the $450 drug deductible I paid to first plan be applied...
community.aarp.org
Problems with Medicare Advantage Plans Keep Mounting
Jan 04 2025
Complaints about Medicare Advantage include denial of service and slow care approvals....
kiplinger.com
Strategies for Choosing Medicare Options
Dec 31 2024
I turn 65 in a couple of months and am starting to explore the options for Medicare. I have visited the government website to read through that information. And of course I have tossed the millions of...
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Ep 382: Medicare Insurance Basics
Dec 29 2024
Today we are going to be talking about Medicare Insurance. We all need coverage, and unfortunately, insurance coverage can be a mystery to most because it can become so complicated. Let’s go ove...
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Possible upcoming changes to Medicare and Social Security
Dec 27 2024
It seems the incoming administration is thinking about making major changes to Medicare and Social Security. I wonder what people are thinking about this, specifically, significant reductions in cover...
community.aarp.org
New Proposal Would Require Insurance Agents To Disclose More About Medicare Advantage Plans
Dec 21 2024
Medicare regulators want beneficiaries to be told explicitly about some potential risks of signing up for Medicare Advantage plans instead of original Medicare....
forbes.com
Moving from Medicaid to Medicare May Mean Better Care
Dec 13 2024
Medicare accounts for more than 10 percent of federal spending. Medicaid, which covers 90 million low-income workers and disabled people, has the largest enrollment of any government insurance program...
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Medicare Advantage Plans Have Two Caps
Dec 12 2024
It’s good to know that a Medicare Advantage plan has two caps that limit costs, especially since those who elected this coverage face another chance to change plans...
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Medicare supplement G international travel health coverage
Dec 12 2024
Medicare supplement G provides health coverage during overseas travel. There is a $250 deductible and it provides 80% coverage. Has anyone had experience with any claims for this coverage? I’m c...
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Time To Budget For 2025 Medicare Costs
Dec 10 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to plan for the New Year. For older individuals is is especially important to plan for the costs related to Medicare....
forbes.com
Trump’s Medicare Trap
Dec 10 2024
Any effort to accelerate the shift to Medicare Advantage could increase federal spending even as it limits the government’s role in insuring health care....
forbes.com
United Healthcare Medicare supplement - any decent experiences?
Dec 07 2024
I've been reading reddit and other social media about the assassination of United Healthcare's CEO. Murder is wrong. However, many people are so angry at United Healthcare and are expressing their ang...
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How did you get through your last year of work?
Dec 06 2024
Hi everyone! I am just over 6 months from retirement. I am waiting for my husband to be on Medicare and I will be 59 and 1/2. I have seen a financial advisor and was told I could retire now. I have wo...
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What Medicare and Medicaid Could Look Like Under Dr. Oz
Nov 24 2024
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated the former TV show host to lead the…...
401kspecialistmag.com
Best options for medical coverage if you retire before medicare age
Nov 23 2024
I have been seriously contemplating retiring early. My biggest concern is medical coverage. Me and my wife are 56 years old and are looking retire as soon after 59 as possible. We have a 24 year old d...
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Medicare Premiums For 2025 Rise 5.9%, Other Out-Of-Pocket Costs Increase
Nov 21 2024
Medicare Part B premiums and other costs for beneficiaries will increase in 2025....
forbes.com
Beware Three Medicare Open Enrollment Scams
Nov 20 2024
Crooks are perfecting Medicare Open Enrollment scams to try to steal your money or personal information....
kiplinger.com
The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: Yay Or Nay?
Nov 20 2024
The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan allows a drug plan enrollee to spread their prescription drug costs out over the year....
forbes.com
Medicare premiums quickly outpace Social Security COLA
Nov 16 2024
In 2025, premiums for Medicare Part B will grow twice as fast as Social Security benefits — and those premiums are deducted straight from the checks....
financial-planning.com
Choose Your Medicare Open Enrollment Advisor Carefully
Nov 15 2024
Medicare Open Enrollment period is more complicated than usual this year. It's important to have the right advisor help you navigate the choices....
forbes.com
Medicare Premiums Growing Twice as Fast as Social Security COLA
Nov 14 2024
As CMS announces 2025 Medicare premiums and deductibles, new analysis finds Medicare Part B…...
401kspecialistmag.com
Probably No Surprise: Medicare Part B Will Cost More In 2025
Nov 11 2024
On November 8, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the Medicare premiums and costs for 2025. Let’s take a quick look at what you need to know....
forbes.com
Medicare Premiums 2025: IRMAA for Parts B and D
Nov 09 2024
Medicare participants with an income above the threshold must pay a surcharge for Medicare Part B and Part D based on their income....
kiplinger.com
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