Considering Medicare Advantage during open enrollment? Watch out for this trap.
If you are thinking of signing up for a Medicare Advantage plan for the first time this open-enrollment season, watch out for the “Hotel California” clause: Once you’re on the privatized program, you may find it hard to leave.
As enrollment deadline looms, what's the difference between Medicare, Medicare Advantage?
While Medicare is not required, if you sign up after your enrollment period at age 65, there are penalties if you sign up later. Those can include higher rates. Some employer and private insurance plans also might no longer be available to you at 65 or act as your secondary insurance.
Medicare’s open enrollment period is underway. Here’s what you need to know
Medicare Open Enrollment is now underway through December 7. Jeanie Schepisi with the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program tells us about important changes for 2025 coverage. Find a SHIIP counselor at ncshiip.
Medicare open enrollment: Keep these three things in mind when picking your 2025 plan
If you’re among the 67.4 million people enrolled in Medicare, hopefully you’re already thinking about which plan will be best for you in 2025. By now, you should have the 131-page Medicare & You 2025 handbook,
3 essential Medicare Advantage questions answered for 2025
I’ve been hearing a lot about Medicare Advantage. What is it? Medicare Advantage plans, managed by private insurance companies, provide health insurance for Medicare eligible individuals 65 and older or those who are eligible because of a qualifying disability.
Aging agency has free advisers to go over Medicare open enrollment
A local agency offers free counseling for people who have questions about Medicare choices or changes during the open enrollment period that runs through Dec. 7. Through Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington,
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