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Eligibility & Enrollment

Tips for Navigating the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

It’s easy to confuse Medicare Annual Enrollment Period with Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. Learn which dates apply and coverage changes you can make.

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Health & Wellness

Medicare Fraud: How to Protect Yourself and Report Scams

Read to learn about the red flags of Medicare and Medicare Advantage fraud, how to protect yourself and how to report scams if they target you.

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Benefits & Coverage

10 Things Original Medicare Doesn’t Cover

What does Medicare not cover? You may be surprised that many necessities are not covered under Medicare. Learn which 10 items often must be paid out-of-pocket.

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Benefits & Coverage

Does Medicare Advantage Cover Dental? 

Does Medicare Advantage cover dental? Some plans do while others don’t. Learn more about Medicare Advantage plans that offer dental coverage.

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Eligibility & Enrollment

Medicare Eligibility for People with Disabilities

Can you get Medicare early if you are disabled? Yes, you can if you meet Social Security’s disability guidelines even if you can still work to some extent.

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Types of Medicare

Medicare Advantage vs Original Medicare

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans? Also called Medicare Part C, Medicare Advantage is a private plan with different benefits.

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Caregiver Resources

Long-Term Care Choices

Learn about what long-term care choices exist, the costs and when it’s time to consider a long-term care plan for your loved one.

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Benefits & Coverage

Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?

Learn how Medicare can help pay assisted living costs for you or your loved one, how to qualify, and the limitations of it.

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Medicare Costs

How Expensive is Medicare Advantage?

How expensive is Medicare Advantage? Learn more about annual Medicare costs and Medicare Advantage premiums, copays, and deductibles.

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Benefits & Coverage

5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans & Why Star Ratings Matter

What is a 5-Star Medicare Plan? Learn how Medicare star ratings work and why a 5-Star plan is the best choice for Medicare Advantage plans.

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