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Medicare & Healthcare

Your Medicare Options After Annual Enrollment Period Ends

Missed Medicare's December 7th deadline? There's good news: additional opportunities exist depending on your coverage type.

Jun 29, 2026
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Medicare & Healthcare

Medicare: A personal journey of insight and advocacy

Five years ago, I became eligible for Medicare. Having helped others navigate it for years, I thought I knew it all. But experiencing it firsthand gave me a whole new perspective.

Jun 4, 2026
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Medicare & Healthcare

It's Almost Medicare Open Enrollment Time Again...

Time to start thinking about the Medicare annual enrollment period and what changes you may need to make between October 15th and December 7th.

May 28, 2026
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Medicare & Healthcare

Considering a change to Medicare Advantage?

As Medigap premiums continue to rise, Medicare Advantage plans might be worth exploring—especially with the 12-month trial period available to first-time enrollees.

May 20, 2026
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Medicare & Healthcare

How Medicare Advantage Plans Get Paid (And What It Means for You)

Ever wonder how Medicare Advantage plans offer extras like dental and vision with low premiums? The answer lies in how the federal government pays these private insurers.

May 11, 2026
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Medicare & Healthcare

Medigap Supplement Cancellations, Premium Refunds, and Social Security Letters

Forgot to cancel your Medigap Supplement after switching to Medicare Advantage? Here's how to get your premiums refunded and what those Social Security letters mean.

Apr 8, 2026
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