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Medicare Basics: 12 Things You Need to Know

There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins on January 1

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins on January 1

Medicare Advantage open enrollment runs from January 1 to March 31 — you can change Advantage plans, switch to original Medicare, and enroll in a Part D drug plan.

Medicare Advantage Enrollment Is Up But Growth Is Slowing

Medicare Advantage Enrollment Is Up But Growth Is Slowing

The Medicare Part C plans now account for at least 50% of Medicare enrollment in 26 states.

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Seven Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.

Medicare open enrollment ends today. Ignoring the deadline could cost you

As the period for changing health plans ends, many seniors are tuning out. They could wind up with a surprise next year: higher costs and reduced access to health care providers.

Uncle Sam wants you to help stop insurers' bogus Medicare Advantage sales tactics

The Biden administration is cracking down on deceptive or misleading Medicare Advantage and drug plan sales tactics. And it's counting on beneficiaries to help catch offenders.

Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?

MA plans add benefits that original Medicare lacks, often for $0 premiums. The catch? There are significant downsides to consider.

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With Zuckerberg's 'Year of AI' Still Ahead, Should You Buy or Sell Meta Stock After Earnings?

With Zuckerberg's 'Year of AI' Still Ahead, Should You Buy or Sell Meta Stock After Earnings?

Meta Platforms released its Q3 earnings late Wednesday, and Wall Street is selling the news. Notably, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company sees AI as its key focus area for 2024, after having previously touting 2023 as the "year of efficiency."

For Medicare open enrollment, here’s what’s new, what seniors should consider for their health coverage

For Medicare open enrollment, here’s what’s new, what seniors should consider for their health coverage

It runs through Dec. 7, with potentially dozens of options to choose from, including traditional Medicare and privately run Medicare Advantage plans.

Chicago Sun-Times

What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare

What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare

Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.

‘I’ve never known a time like it’: summer holiday chaos is unprecedented, says travel industry leader

‘I’ve never known a time like it’: summer holiday chaos is unprecedented, says travel industry leader

Exclusive: Hundreds of thousands of British holidaymakers have been affected by disruption

The Independent UK

The great car insurance con: Complaints about payouts soar as motorists hit by record-high premiums

The great car insurance con: Complaints about payouts soar as motorists hit by record-high premiums

Exclusive: Insurers delaying payout claims and undervaluing cars among top complaints

The Independent UK

Medicare Advantage supplemental health plans draw scrutiny

WASHINGTON — Medicare Advantage plans lure customers with television ads promising plans with dental, vision and hearing benefits that traditional Medicare doesn’t offer

Tribune News Service

Medicare Advantage supplemental health plans draw scrutiny - Roll Call

Medicare Advantage supplemental health plans draw scrutiny - Roll Call

Though supplemental benefits often draw seniors to Medicare Advantage plans, insurance experts question their value.

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Mayor Adams signs controversial contract that eliminates traditional Medicare for retired NYC workers

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams signed off on a contract Thursday that will eliminate traditional Medicare coverage for retired city government workers and shift them into a privatized version of the program instead — a highly controversial move that immediately drew a lawsuit threat from a grassroots retiree group.

The Independent UK

Lanzarote is top Easter getaway destination as holiday sales soar

Exclusive: Florida wins place in top five – beating France, Italy and Portugal

The Guardian - UK

Shrinking rewards or not, the past 22 years have taught me I’m a Boots Advantage card person

The high street’s best-value loyalty card has been hit by the cost of living crisis, but that won’t diminish my attachment to it, says Laura Snapes, the Guardian’s deputy music editor

The Guardian - UK

Boots shoppers to earn fewer Advantage card points as retailers’ costs rise

From May, loyalty card holders will collect 3p of points for every £1 spent at health and beauty chain, down from 4p

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Insurers, Republicans square off with Biden on Medicare ‘cuts’

WASHINGTON — The insurance industry and Republicans are using the debt ceiling fight and President Joe Biden’s vows not to cut Medicare to fend off changes to private Medicare Advantage plans, which are popular among the public but have faced criticism about their costs to the government.

Insurers, Republicans square off with Biden on Medicare 'cuts' - Roll Call

Medicare Advantage, a Medicare alternative primarily run by private health insurers, becomes a battleground in the war over federal spending.

Nottingham Post

Boots £10 'game changer' cream 'instantly reduces wrinkles and takes ten years off', say shoppers

"Love this product," said one fan, with another adding that they "look 10 years younger"

Shoppers race to Boots for £10 anti-aging cream that 'takes years off' with one use

Super fans of anti-aging beauty serums has claimed that the £10 bargain from Boots "instantly reduces wrinkles and takes ten years off" in just a singular use.

Boots shoppers claim £10 cream 'instantly reduces wrinkles and takes ten years off'

Beauty fans claim the anti-aging cream "takes ten years off".

Tesco Clubcard, Sainsbury's Nectar and the other best customer loyalty cards for saving money in 2023

There are so many now that cost nothing and save you loads of money

Tribune News Service

Providers say Medicare Advantage hinders new methadone benefit

In 2018, responding to a wave of overdose deaths, Congress passed legislation requiring Medicare to pay for services at opioid treatment programs for the first time.

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