Switching to original Medicare from a Medicare Advantage plan? Be aware of Medigap plan refusals

It’s open enrollment season for Medicare Advantage, when people can sign up for a new plan or switch to original Medicare through March 31. But here's what you should know if you plan to get a ...

In switching to original Medicare, beware of Medigap plan refusals

Federal law provides a one-time, six-month opportunity for people 65 or older and newly covered by Medicare Part B to sign up for any Medigap plan without underwriting.
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Vermonters adjust to a health care landscape without Medicare Advantage

For some, the transition has been relatively smooth. For others, the accumulation of many disparate costs is smothering.
Arizona Capitol Times

People diagnosed with ALS, ESRD left with gaps in coverage

Learn about the challenges faced by individuals diagnosed with ALS or end-stage renal disease before age 65 and the proposed bill to provide financial protection.
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When Aflac Integrates AI into Customer Service — And When It Doesn’t

Insurance brand Aflac is piloting generative AI company-wide, including integrating it into its call center. SVP Keith Farley ...
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'Gail's Law' signed by Gov. Tony Evers, requires insurance coverage for supplemental breast cancer screenings

Gov. Tony Evers signed "Gail's Law" on Thursday, March 19, requiring health insurance policies, including BadgerCare, to fully cover supplemental breast screenings for those with ...
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Wisconsin breast cancer screening bill; Governor Evers signs 'Gail's Law'

Governor Evers signed "Gail’s Law" on Thursday, requiring health insurance policies to fully cover medically necessary supplemental breast screenings or diagnostic breast examinations for those with ...

10 Medicare Costs That Catch Retirees Off Guard And Add Up Fast

Medicare is designed to help make health care services affordable during retirement. Watch out for these 10 Medicare costs that can surprise you.

Medicare open enrollment has a Medigap trap most people miss

Millions of Medicare Advantage enrollees can switch plans through March 31, but a critical mistake could expose you to ...

Medicare Options at a Glance: Advantage, Part A/B, and Supplemental Coverage Explained for Eligible Adults

Medicare can appear complex because of the multiple components and enrollment timelines”— Dan Burghardt METAIRIE, LA, ...

Here’s how Va. lawmakers suggest the next state budget handle federal health care funding fallout

Both a reconciliation bill Congress passed last summer and its failure to renew Affordable Care Act subsidies earlier this year mean Virginia lawmakers have scrambled for solutions to make up for ...