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Medicare vs. Medicaid - they’re two separate healthcare programs. Find out about key differences.

Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know

Understand Medicare vs. Medicaid to get maximum benefits Medicare and Medicaid can be confusing, partly because the names sound so...

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Medicare & Medicaid

Get Medicare Advice From State Counseling Programs

Get Medicare advice from free state counseling programs When it’s time to choose Medicare healthcare or prescription drug plans, you...

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Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Open Enrollment 2023: Minimize Costs, Maximize Coverage

Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15 to Dec 7 Medicare open enrollment or annual election period (AEP) is an enrollment...

Avoid costly health insurance mistakes for older adults by knowing the truth behind 5 common Medicare myths

Medicare & Medicaid

Get the Truth Behind 5 Common Medicare Myths

Medicare myths cause costly mistakes for seniors Medicare is used by over 60 million Americans, but there’s still a lot...

To pay for in-home care, find out more about long-term care insurance options to find the best plan for senior needs

Insurance / Medicare & Medicaid

Long-Term Care Insurance: Understand Options to Help Older Adults Choose Coverage

Many older adults will need help at home with activities of daily living. To get help paying for in-home care,...

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Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Hospital Coverage: Inpatient vs Observation Status

Hospital status determines out-of-pocket medical costs When they’re in the hospital, it’s essential to know your older adult’s hospital status. ...

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Medicare & Medicaid / Sponsored Content

Your Guide to Identifying the Right Medicare Advantage Plan Before Dec. 7

Every year, caregivers and seniors voice how confusing and time-consuming it can be to find the “right” Medicare Advantage plan...

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Medications / Paying for Care

Seniors Forced to Pay More for Prescription Drugs with Copay Accumulators – 6 Ways to Lower Costs

Insurance plans are complex and confusing. Because of this, it can be hard to understand how changes will affect our...

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Paying for Care

10 Steps to Managing Medical Bills for Seniors

Managing medical bills is a necessary part of caregiving Managing medical bills is part of the job when you’re caring...

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Medicare & Medicaid

What is Medi-Cal Health Insurance?

What is Medi-Cal? Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. It serves seniors, persons with disabilities, and other low-income individuals. The program offers...