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What is the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Maximum in 2023?

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Depending on the coverage selections you’ve made, your Medicare benefits may have low, high, or even unlimited out-of-pocket costs.

In this article, we’ll dissect Medicare out-of-pocket maximum costs and how you can get more protection.

What is a Medicare Out-of-Pocket Maximum?
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Paying for Drugs When You Have a Medigap Plan

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For some people, the switch to Medicare is welcome. However, even with Medicare being universally available, Medicare coverage varies widely among individuals.
If you look at Medicare Advantage plans, you already understand how many options exist. Most of these plans include prescription … [Read more...] about Paying for Drugs When You Have a Medigap Plan

What Is The Point of a Medicare Advantage Plan?

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For many people, Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not provide enough coverage. For instance, it doesn't cover routine vision, hearing, or dental care. And, it only pays for about 80% of what it does cover.

The point of a Medicare Advantage plan is to fill in some of the coverage gaps in … [Read more...] about What Is The Point of a Medicare Advantage Plan?

Medicare Mistake #8: Not Reviewing and Understanding Your Coverage

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In Medicare Mistake #5 we talked about why the best plan for your spouse or friend might not be the best plan for you. In this Medicare Mistakes article, we'll address the importance of reviewing and understanding your coverage to make sure you're actually getting what you need.

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Medicare Mistake #5: Getting the Same Medicare Plan as Your Spouse

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Medicare health insurance is a very personal product. And, other than a household discount from some Medicare supplement companies, there are no discounts for choosing the same plan as your spouse. In this, the fifth article in our Medicare Mistakes Series, we'll cover why buying the same coverage … [Read more...] about Medicare Mistake #5: Getting the Same Medicare Plan as Your Spouse

Understanding Medicare in 4 Easy Steps

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If you are getting your Medicare benefits for the first time, the jargon may sound foreign, but you don't need Medicare for Dummies to figure it out. Once you learn the ABCs and D of Medicare, you'll be well on your way.

In this MedicareWire blog post, we'll break down the four main parts of … [Read more...] about Understanding Medicare in 4 Easy Steps

Medicare Star Ratings: What They Mean & How to Use Them

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Have you ever wondered what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) star ratings mean and how to use them to choose a health plan? In this MedicareWire article, we'll cover what you need to know and explain how we use the CMS 5-star rating system to help you choose a plan with the … [Read more...] about Medicare Star Ratings: What They Mean & How to Use Them

What Is Medicare Part G?

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There are four different parts to the federal Medicare program. From its inception in 1965, it has been a government-run health insurance program for seniors aged 65 and people with disabilities and medical conditions. But, did you know it isn't all-inclusive care? That's where Medicare Plan G comes … [Read more...] about What Is Medicare Part G?