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What You Need to Know About Medicare Spouse Coverage

Usually, your spouse can qualify for Medicare on your work record. Here’s how Medicare spouse coverage works.

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How to Avoid the Medicare Part D Penalty

Some Medicare Part D penalities are for life! Learn how to can avoid this lifetime penalty with Medicare expert Toni King.


Will Medicare Cover the Newly FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Drug?

Breaking news! The FDA fully approved the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi on Thursday. But will Medicare cover this newly-approved drug?


Unmarried Couple Facing Thousands of Dollars in Medicare Penalties

Gail and Richard have been together for 25 years, but never married. Now, Gail’s health plan won’t cover Richard’s medical bills. What can they do?

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Understanding Medicare’s New “Turning 65” Enrollment Rules and Applying with Spousal Benefits

To ensure you enroll in Medicare correctly, it’s important to understand the eligibility requirements, especially if you haven’t accumulated the necessary 40 quarters of work and tax payments under your own Social Security number.

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Why is COBRA Only Paying 20% of My Medicare Claim?

You have 8 months to sign up for Medicare Part B without a penalty if you are not working full-time whether you choose COBRA or not.

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Does Enrolling in a Medicare Supplement Cancel a Medicare Advantage Plan?

Here’s the biggest no-no in the Medicare insurance world when it comes to Medicare Supplements and Advantage Plans.

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What’s the Difference Between Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans?

America needs to understand that there are differences between Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage PPO Plans other than premiums. They are completely different types of policies.

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Social Security Disability’s Medicare Enrollment Rules

Learning how to enroll in the right Medicare and Part D prescription drug plan when someone has a serious health condition can be complicated! Here’s what those on Social Security Disability need to know.

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What You’ll Pay for Medicare in 2024

As we approach the new year, you’re probably wondering about changes to healthcare costs. Here’s everything you need to know about Medicare costs in 2024.

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Essential Documents You Need When Applying for Medicare

Whether you’re applying for the first time or switching plans, this checklist will help ensure you’re thoroughly prepared!

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How Do I Apply for Medicare?

Wondering where to begin with applying for Medicare? Fortunately, that’s a question we can answer!

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Should I Enroll in Medicare If I’m Turning 65 and Still Working?

Most people think that on your 65th birthday, a magical switch is turned on, and poof—you’re on Medicare! But is that true?


Misleading Medicare Advantage Ads: What to Look Out For 

Be very leery of the Medicare Advantage ads on TV, radio, social media, and that come in the mail. While many of these ads may tout free vision, hearing, dental, and other benefits with zero monthly premiums, they aren’t always what they claim to be.

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How to Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan

Here are some tips and tools to help you pick a plan that fits your needs.

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