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
- 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 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 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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Wiser Medicare
- Aug 23, 2022
- 3 min
What Is the No Surprises Act?
On January 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act went into effect. Read more to find out what protections it put into place for you.
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Wiser Medicare
- Aug 17, 2022
- 11 min
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Answers to some of your most pressing Medicare-related questions.
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Wiser Medicare
- Aug 9, 2022
- 3 min
How to Manage a Big Medical Bill
Medical debt keeps far too many people up at night. Let's look at some steps to lessen the burden of a significant medical expense.
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Wiser Medicare
- Jul 15, 2022
- 3 min
What to do if your doctor isn’t in your Medicare network?
If you thought that your doctor accepted your Medicare and found out otherwise when you got the bill, there may be options available to you.
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Wiser Medicare
- Jul 13, 2022
- 4 min
Resources to Lower Your Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
As prices skyrocket on everything we buy, they also increase on prescription medications. Let's explore ways to combat high drug prices.
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Wiser Medicare
- Jul 11, 2022
- 1 min
Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs You Should Know and Expect
Our founder and CEO, Shub Debgupta, has been featured in a series of U.S. News & World Report articles about Medicare plan information.
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Wiser Medicare
- Jul 1, 2022
- 4 min
Access to Affordable Hearing Aids: This Summer or Later?
Hearing aids can improve many seniors’ quality of life, but they can be too costly for many. Lets explore reasons why & ways to access them.
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Wiser Medicare
- Jun 23, 2022
- 3 min
I'm on Medicare and I received a surprise medical bill. What should I do?
So, what do you if you’re on Medicare and get a bill that you believe is wrong? Here are 5 things Medicare.gov recommends you know.
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Wiser Medicare
- Jun 16, 2022
- 1 min
Ways to Save Money on Your Prescription Drugs While on Medicare
Even with a good insurance plan, we often find our bills continue to rise. Use this checklist to find ways to save money on your drug costs.
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Wiser Medicare
- Jun 6, 2022
- 3 min
How the 5-Star Hospital Rating System Helps Save Time and Money
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services designed a 5-star rating system to help patients choose the best hospital for them.
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Wiser Medicare
- May 27, 2022
- 3 min
Medicare’s Star Rating System and How It Can Save You Time and Money
CMS uses a 5-star rating system based on health outcomes and customer service to evaluate each Medicare plan. Here's how to use it.
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Wiser Medicare
- May 20, 2022
- 5 min
5 Things to Ask Your Broker to Save on Medicare Costs
A broker can help ensure you get the best policy. Let’s look at five things you could ask your broker to save money on Medicare costs.
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Wiser Medicare
- May 11, 2022
- 4 min
5 Questions Your Pharmacist Can Answer to Lower Your Medicare Part D Drug Costs
You can start saving money on your Medicare Part D drugs by asking your pharmacist these five crucial questions.
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