Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage quiz: Which is right for you?

Take this quick quiz to discover your "Medicare Personality Type" and learn whether you are a Traditionalist, or a Bundler.

This year's Medicare deadline looms on Dec. 7, with some complications

Health insurance networks are tightening as fallout spreads from increased usage, expensive advances in medicine and ...
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Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare: The 2025 choice you can't afford to ignore

Open Enrollment ends Dec 7. Should you choose the network restrictions of Medicare Advantage for extra perks, or the freedom ...
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For seniors on Medicare Advantage, lower costs can mean gambling with health care

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, ...

Don't Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan Until You Read This: 5 Trade-Offs Few Discuss

Medicare Advantage plans are increasingly popular for their affordable premiums and extra benefits, but they have ...

Industry groups say Medicare Advantage offers better care at lower costs, but critics call the plan risky

Today, Dec. 7, is the open enrollment deadline for millions of older adults who will decide between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Critics warn of risks in the latter.
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Should You Ditch Medicare Advantage for Good?

Medicare Advantage plans may seem great, but there are big downsides that may mean you should ditch these plans for good.
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Madrigal: Medicare Advantage long overdue for a checkup

Medicare Advantage should be one of the best solutions for American health policy woes. It keeps costs in check and allows patients the freedom to choose providers they like. Washington needs to ...
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Switching from Medicare Advantage to Medigap: What to Know

Medicare enrollees have the flexibility to change their coverage as their health and financial needs evolve. If you’re considering switching from Medicare Advantage (Part C) to a Medicare supplement ...

Medicare Part B premiums are rising in 2026. Here's what to expect.

Each year, the costs associated with Medicare Part B have the potential to rise. Prepare to shell out more money for coverage ...

Billions in Medicare benefits go unused each year. A free app can help 90% of older Americans unlock the average $650 Medicare benefit they’re missing

Older Americans on Medicare Advantage plans are leaving money on the table in the form of over-the-counter benefits. Many don ...

This Medicare premium will go up 9.7% in 2026, and it could affect Social Security payments. How older adults can prepare for higher health care costs

The rising cost for this coverage doesn’t appear to be happening in a vacuum, as health care costs in general are on the rise ...