Definitions of Common Medicare Terms
When trying to understand Medicare, even some seasoned beneficiaries need a reminder from time to time of how a term is defined or used.
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Wiser Medicare
- Mar 3
- 3 min
Advance Directives and Long-Term Care
What are advance directives? They are legal documents that explain how you would want medical decisions to be made if you're ever too ill to
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Wiser Medicare
- Feb 16
- 5 min
Medicare’s Major Changes for 2023
As a Medicare beneficiary, you expect to see changes each year in premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expense limits, but 2023 also...
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Wiser Medicare
- Feb 8
- 4 min
5 Illegal Medigap Practices to be Aware of
5 Illegal Medigap Practices to be Aware of
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Wiser Medicare
- Jan 13
- 6 min
10 Things Original Medicare Does Not Cover
Original Medicare, through its Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance), covers the central part of your health care...
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Wiser Medicare
- Dec 29, 2022
- 4 min
Ways to make paying your medical expenses easier
With inflation continuing to make it necessary to stretch our dollars, we thought we’d look at ways to make medical expenses more affordable
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Wiser Medicare
- Dec 21, 2022
- 5 min
Medicare Coverage in the Hospital: Are You Admitted or Under Observation?
Going to a hospital can be stressful, and staying in one can be just as disturbing. But once you are in a hospital bed and people are...
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Wiser Medicare
- Dec 7, 2022
- 4 min
How to Interpret the Medicare Advantage Offers on TV
Nothing is more important than knowing your health insurance will be there for you when you need it. When choosing a health care plan,...
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Wiser Medicare
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
Medicare and Home Health Services: What Exactly Does It Cover?
One area that can confuse Medicare beneficiaries is home health coverage. Let's take a closer look at these services.
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Wiser Medicare
- Oct 27, 2022
- 3 min
How to Read Your Medicare Plan's 2023 Annual Notice of Change
This article is for you if you have a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
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Wiser Medicare
- Oct 24, 2022
- 3 min
Budgeting In Inflationary Times
Although inflation has stabilized over the past few months, the past year has been a rocky one. Here are our tips for saving money.
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Wiser Medicare
- Oct 22, 2022
- 3 min
The Pros and Cons of Switching Plans During the Open Enrollment Period
The Open Enrollment Period allows you to join, switch or drop a Medicare-related health plan. Today we’ll look at the pros and cons of each.
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Wiser Medicare
- Oct 14, 2022
- 3 min
A Checklist for Navigating the 2023 Open Enrollment Period
With the Open Enrollment period upon us, it's time to invest a couple of minutes to be sure you have the best plan for you.
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Wiser Medicare
- Oct 10, 2022
- 5 min
Are You Ready for the 2023 Open Enrollment Period?
The 2023 Medicare “Open Enrollment” period starts on October 15. During this period, you can make changes to your Medicare health plan.
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Wiser Medicare
- Oct 5, 2022
- 3 min
How Can Medicare and Medicaid Work Together?
If you are approved for both Medicare and Medicaid, you are “dual eligible.” Here's how dual eligibility could result in lower costs.
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Wiser Medicare
- Sep 27, 2022
- 4 min
How to Protect Medicare Part B and Part D Premiums from IRMAA
For most people, your monthly Medicare Part B premium is $170.10 (for 2022). However, for those in higher income brackets, it may be more.
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Wiser Medicare
- Sep 19, 2022
- 4 min
What is the Best Medicare Coverage for Snowbirds?
While retirement brings more freedom to travel, seniors may be restricted by whether or not their health care will follow them.
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Wiser Medicare
- Sep 15, 2022
- 4 min
How Happy Are You With Your Medicare Advantage Plan?
How do you decide if you’re happy with your existing plan or if you’d like to change plans? Answering the following questions can help.
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Wiser Medicare
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
Alternatives to Using Credit Cards to Pay Medical Debt
Here are some cost-saving tips if your medical expenses exceed what Medicare will pay.
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Wiser Medicare
- Aug 29, 2022
- 4 min
8 Ways the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act Affects Medicare
A review of the Inflation Reduction Act shows changes that will affect Medicare users, when they begin and who might benefit.
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