What is prior authorization, and why do we need it?
When someone is deciding between Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) and Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B), the more common...
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Wiser Medicare
- May 2
- 5 min
Telehealth: Does Coverage Survive the End of the Pandemic?
There may not have been many benefits from the pandemic, but there were a few. One was the work-from-home trend which gave many employees...
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Wiser Medicare
- Apr 20
- 4 min
What is Medicaid and How Can It Help Seniors?
So you picked the Medicare solution you felt was best for you, either Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage. Now, unexpected inflation...
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Wiser Medicare
- Apr 6
- 5 min
New to Medicare Advantage? Here’s Your Startup Checklist
One aspect can determine your experience with a Part C Medicare Advantage program: how smoothly you can transition to using the new...
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Wiser Medicare
- Mar 9
- 5 min
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
- 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 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 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 30, 2022
- 4 min
4 Steps to Appeal a Denied Medicare Advantage Claim
If you find that one of your Medicare Advantage claims has been denied, take action by following these steps as appropriate.
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