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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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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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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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Caregiver 101: Caring for Aging Parents

Understand the fundamentals of being a caregiver: what is expected and what you should know when caring for aging parents.

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Benefits & Coverage

How to Get the Most Out of Your Preventive Care Benefits

Medicare Advantage preventive screening guidelines recommend annual tests to detect major illnesses early. Learn why preventive care saves both lives and costs.

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Eligibility & Enrollment

Special Enrollment Periods for Medicare Advantage

What is a Medicare Advantage special enrollment period? Learn how relocation, coverage loss, and contract changes can create a special enrollment period.

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Benefits & Coverage

Understanding Medicare Advantage’s Coverage for Mental Health Services

Does Medicare cover mental health benefits? Learn how Medicare Advantage plans provide a cost-effective alternative for mental health benefits.

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Health & Wellness

What to Expect From Your ‘Welcome to Medicare’ Visit

Your Welcome to Medicare visit is a free one-time visit covered under Medicare Advantage. Learn more about how your preventive care plan is made.

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Benefits & Coverage

Exploring Medicare Advantage’s Wellness Plans & Preventive Care Benefits

Medicare Advantage wellness plans help older adults be proactive about preventive care. Learn more about Medicare wellness program benefits.

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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

Understanding Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage Explained

What is Medicare Part D and how does it work? Here’s what you need to know about choosing a prescription drug plan if you are a Medicare beneficiary.

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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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