Medicare
The 7 big Medicare mistakes to avoid in your first year of coverage
Do your health (and wallet) a favor by learning some Medicare basics.
February 7, 2020
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Medicare Coverage
7 steps to take if a home health care agency ditches your family
A change in how Medicare pays for services is causing extreme confusion. Here's what to do if your family is affected.
February 4, 2020
Medicare Coverage
Why home health care is suddenly harder to come by for Medicare patients
Home health agencies are grappling with a significant change as of Jan. 1 in how Medicare pays for services.
February 3, 2020
Medicare Info
11 steps to take if you’re turning 65 this year
Turning 65? Congratulations! From Medicare to Social Security to property tax relief, here's what you need to know.
January 30, 2020
Medicare Info
The many ways divorce can affect Medicare and Social Security
Our expert answers another reader question.
January 21, 2020
Medicare Advantage
A reader illustrates how the process of shopping for Medicare coverage is broken
Shopping for the right Medicare Advantage plan is way more complicated than it should be.
December 23, 2019
Medicare Coverage
How to navigate the transition from Affordable Care Act plans to Medicare
When people turn 65, the eligibility rules for ACA plans change. Here's what you need to know.
December 13, 2019
Medicare Enrollment
Medicare’s open enrollment can be confusing — here are some last-minute tips
Although choosing a new Medicare plan might be harder this year, the benefits of shopping around continue to be worth it.
December 3, 2019
Medicare Costs
Medicare Part B 2020 costs are out, and the increases are outpacing Social Security
Part B premiums are on the rise.
November 22, 2019
Medicare Coverage
10 types of treatment Medicare won’t cover
Whole categories of care are excluded — with some special exceptions.
November 18, 2019
Medicare Advantage
Private insurers are increasing their plan offerings for Medicare Advantage in 2020
That's up 15% from 2019,
November 15, 2019
Choosing Plans
Medicare’s new Plan Finder: the good, the bad and the ugly
Plenty of room for improvement.
November 1, 2019
Open Enrollment
The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans
Another installment in Considerable's special series on Medicare's annual open enrollment period.
October 8, 2019
Open Enrollment
Medicare Part D: How to choose the right plan, save money and get better coverage
The next installment in Considerable's special series on Medicare's annual open enrollment period.
October 7, 2019
Medicare Info
The new Medicare Plan Finder is here — and it’s causing some confusion
Another installment in our special series on Medicare's annual open enrollment period.
October 4, 2019
Medicare
Get better Medicare coverage at a lower price
Make the most of your annual seven-week window to refresh your coverage
October 3, 2019
Medicare
The one thing you must know about Medicare Supplement insurance
When it comes to this all-important piece of Medicare coverage, timing is everything
October 1, 2019
Medicare Part D
Private insurers are improperly rejecting Medicare drug claims
The private insurers operating Medicare Part D plans may be putting profits ahead of patient interests.
September 30, 2019
Medicare Part D
5 tips for choosing a Medicare Part D plan
Picking a prescription drug plan is tough going, but these smart and easy tips from an expert will help ease the decision.
September 29, 2019
Open Enrollment
Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: what’s the difference?
Part of our special series to help Considerable readers get ready for Medicare’s annual open enrollment period.
September 27, 2019