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Medicare & Healthcare

No Surprises! Avoiding Medicare Plan Changes That Catch You Off Guard

When Elaine found her Medicare plan's Annual Notice of Change in the mail, she discovered significant changes to her coverage. Here's how her neighbor June helped her find a solution.

Mar 28, 2026
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Medicare & Healthcare

Why Not Check If Medicare Could Save You Money?

Kim dreaded turning 65 until she discovered Medicare might save thousands compared to her husband's expensive employer plan.

Mar 28, 2026
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Medicare & Healthcare

Change! Change! Change! Why Medicare Plans Never Stay the Same

From airline check-ins to Medicare plans, everything changes constantly. Here's why you need to review your Medicare coverage every single year.

Mar 27, 2026
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Medicare & Healthcare

Medicare Coverage Gaps: Why Long-Term Care Planning Matters

Betty's accident revealed a shocking Medicare gap - after 10 days in skilled nursing, she lost coverage and nearly lost everything. Here's how to protect yourself.

Mar 26, 2026
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Success Stories

Success Story: How We Helped Julie Appeal Her Medicare IRMAA Overcharge

When Julie got hit with a Medicare IRMAA surcharge based on her old working income, our Client Care team showed her how to appeal it using the SSA-44 form.

Mar 25, 2026
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Success Stories

Success Story: One of Each Please! Veteran Combines VA and Medicare

Combat veteran Doug discovered he could keep his VA medical coverage AND add Medicare benefits. His buddies were right to call ARA!

Mar 23, 2026
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