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12 Things That Are Free Under Medicare

We worry a lot about what Medicare beneficiaries must for pay out of pocket, such as monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and copays for doctor visits and prescription drugs. But what many enrollees may not realize is that there are services that won’t cost them a cent.

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Best Medicare Advantage Plans Of 2024

Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, is a popular form of health insurance coverage for U.S. adults age 65 and older. But finding the best Medicare Advantage provider and plan for you can be complicated—nationwide, insurance providers offer thousands of different Medicare Advantage plans each year[1]. Only by providing your ZIP code and demographic information can you see a list of plans for which you’re eligible, and even then, you’re likely comparing the details of dozens of plans.

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What Is Medicare?

Medicare is a U.S. government health insurance program that primarily covers people age 65 or older, but can cover younger individuals with certain types of illnesses or medical conditions. Medicare covers particular healthcare services. Some services covered by Medicare require Medicare enrollees to share the costs. While this arrangement can offer a participant more healthcare options and lower their costs, it can also create more complexity when they seek services.

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Medicare Rights Supports Legislation Extending Inflation Reduction Act Affordability Reforms to the Commercial Market

New York, NY—Today, Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi spoke in support of the Capping Prescription Costs Act (S. 4671/H.R. 6347), legislation to extend key Inflation Reduction Act reforms to people with group health and marketplace plans. Mr. Riccardi issued the following statement. 

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10 Reasons Why Medicare Advantage Enrollment is Growing and Why It Matters

For the first time in Medicare’s history, more than half of all eligible people with Medicare, or 30.8 million people in 2023, are enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private health insurance companies that receive payments from the federal government to provide Medicare-covered services. People with Medicare have a choice between traditional Medicare 

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