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Episodes
143 episodes
Is Medicare Advantage Worth It?
This article provides an honest look at Medicare Advantage, including its costs, benefits, provider networks, and potential limitations. It helps beneficiaries decide whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare better fits their healthcare ...
Top 5 Strategies for Choosing a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan
Choosing a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is easier when you start with the costs that apply across the market. In 2026, the average Part D premium is $34.50 per month, the maximum deductible is $615, and the annual Part D out-of-pocket...
Navigating the Essentials of Medicare Coverage and Costs
Medicare enrollment confusion is far more common than most people admit. Research from KFF's Medicare resource center shows that many beneficiaries, including people who have been enrolled for y...
Medicare Part D Premium Spike
The Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration ends in 2027, meaning the temporary cap that kept Part D premiums low will expire and beneficiaries should expect higher, more variable premiums starting with the 2028 plan year. This page...
Medicare Annual Enrollment Mistakes to Avoid
In 2026, the stakes are higher than in previous years. The federal program that has kept Part D premiums artificially low is ending, which means drug plan costs could rise significantly for 2027. That makes this year's AEP more consequential th...
Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) Explained
D-SNPs are offered by private insurance companies (such as UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, and Centene) that contract with both Medicare and your state's Medicaid program. According to CMS data, D-SNP enrollment has grown by more than 150% ove...
Why Two Medigap Plan G Policies Can Cost Completely Different Amounts
Medicare requires that Plan G cover the same benefits regardless of insurer. Pricing, however, is set independently by each company based on their own rating method, claims history, and business strategy. That is why identical coverage can carr...
Is Medicare Plan G Worth The Cost?
The right question is not simply how much Plan G costs. It is what you receive in exchange for that monthly premium.Medicare Supplement Plan G is often described as one of the most comprehensive Medicare coverage options availab...
95% of Medicare Advantage nursing facility denials get overturned
A 2024 federal watchdog report found that when Medicare Advantage enrollees appealed prior authorization denials for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) admission, they won 95% of the time.When an independent reviewer looks at the same cases ...
Why Your Doctor Is Dropping Medicare
A phone call to schedule your next appointment turns into unexpected news: your doctor no longer accepts your plan. That moment can shake your confidence, especially if you have seen this doctor for years.This concern comes up often for ...
2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Proposed Cuts
Every summer, CMS releases its proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for the following year, and the 2027 proposal carries one of the most significant financial signals in recent memory. A $0.56 reduction to the conversion factor would trans...
Medicare traps for workers over 65
Millions of Americans are returning to work after retirement, but most do not realize that going back to work while on Medicare triggers a series of coverage decisions that can be costly if handled incorrectly. This article walks through the th...
How To Waive Medicare Part D Penalties
Medicare beneficiaries can get their Part D late enrollment penalty waived, reduced, or appealed — covering the three main routes: qualifying for Extra Help/LIS, proving you had creditable coverage, and filing a formal appeal if an administrati...
Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment
Understand the Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for 2027. Learn key dates, what changes you can make, and how to prepare for your healthcare coverage.
Turning 65 Medicare Checklist
Navigating Medicare at 65? Use our step-by-step checklist to avoid penalties, choose the right plan, and ensure comprehensive coverage.
Medicare Without Social Security Benefits
Learn how to apply for Medicare independently of Social Security benefits in 2026. Discover when it makes sense to enroll in Medicare without Social Security.
5 Medicare Myths About Incontinence Coverage in 2026
Uncover 5 common Medicare myths about incontinence coverage for seniors. Learn what Original Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and what to know for 2026.
Medicare Premiums 2026
This episode explains 2026 Medicare premiums for Parts A, B, C, and D. It also covers income-based IRMAA surcharges, late penalties, and tips to manage your healthcare budget
Medicare Advantage for Working Seniors in 2026
Key advice includes comparing your total annual healthcare costs rather than just looking at monthly premiums, verifying directly with your doctors to ensure they accept the plan, and carefully checking prescription drug coverage tiers. Lastly,...
Medicare Alternatives
This podcast explores how to navigate Medicare alternatives in 2026 without triggering permanent late enrollment penalties. It explains the crucial concept of "creditable coverage" and evaluates various healthcare options—including employer-spo...
Top Medigap Companies 2026
We break down the top 10 medicare supplement companies for 2026. Each ranking is based on financial strength, customer satisfaction data, pricing competitiveness, and rate increase history, the factors that matter most when you are choos...