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Choosing Between Medicare and Employer Plan: What You Need to Know

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date March 17, 2025
Categories In Employer Coverage, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Costs, Medicare Coverage, Medicare Enrollment, Medicare Supplements, Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
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What you need to know when deciding between Medicare and your employer group coverage. It is more than just costs.

How The $2,000 Part D Maximum Out-of-Pocket Is Calculated And Why You May Pay Less

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date November 25, 2024
Categories In Extra Help, Medicare Costs, Medicare Coverage, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
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Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, the maximum out of pocket amount that beneficiaries will spend on prescriptions drugs will be drastically lower than previous years. Starting in 2025, all […]

What will you pay for Medicare Costs in 2025?

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date November 20, 2024
Categories In Medicare Costs, Original Medicare, Part A, Part B, Part D
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service has released 2025 Medicare costs for Medicare Part A, B and D. Every year Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance can change so it […]

4 Parts of Medicare: A Simple Guide To Understand Coverage

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date November 1, 2024
Categories In Medicare Costs, Medicare Coverage, Original Medicare, Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D
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Welcome to the world of Medicare! Where the alphabet soup of healthcare promises confusion at every turn and leaves beneficiaries searching for answers. As you may be aware, there are […]

Your Guide to the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date October 29, 2024
Categories In Medicare Costs, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
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Learn how the new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P) can help you manage high prescription costs.

Major 2025 Part D Reforms: Key Changes and How They Will Affect Costs

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date August 20, 2024
Categories In Medicare Costs, News & Updates, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
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The Inflation Reduction Act will enact two more Part D prescription drug reforms on January 1st. 2025. Learn how this will affect your costs and coverage.

Resources to Help with Medicare Expenses

Post author By Kaitlynn Glendinning
Post date August 1, 2024
Categories In DSNP, Extra Help, Low Income, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Costs, Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans, Special Needs Plans
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Learn about the different resources available to help Medicare beneficiaries with healthcare expenses including government assistance and discount programs.

Does Medicare Cover Compound Drugs?

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date July 1, 2024
Categories In Medicare Coverage, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
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Learn about compound drugs and how Medicare Part D coverage applies to them.

How to Avoid or Reduce Your IRMAA for Medicare Premiums

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date April 26, 2024
Categories In Employer Coverage, IRMAA, Medicare Costs, Part B, Part D
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See some strategies for lowering your Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). Planning ahead is key when reducing the potential for higher Medicare premiums.

What is Extra Help and how can it help you save on prescriptions?

Post author By Kaitlynn Glendinning
Post date February 16, 2024
Categories In Extra Help, Low Income, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
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Find out the 2024 eligibility limits to qualify for Extra Help. Medicare’s Extra Help program, also known as LIS, can help low-income Medicare beneficiaries with their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.

Part D Plan Savings: How An Independent Agent Can Help

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date February 12, 2024
Categories In Low Income, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Costs, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
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Understanding Medicare Part D coverage can feel overwhelming, yet understanding your drug coverage is important for maintaining both your health and your finances. With annual changes in drug plans, costs, […]

Understanding Medicare Part D Extra Help: A 2024 Comprehensive Guide

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date December 27, 2023
Categories In Extra Help, Low Income, Medicare Costs, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
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Medicare, the U.S. federal health insurance program, provides comprehensive healthcare coverage for people aged 65 and older, as well as for certain younger individuals with disabilities. One of its critical […]

What is the Annual Notice of Change?

Post author By Kaitlynn Glendinning
Post date September 18, 2023
Categories In Chronic Special Needs, DSNP, Medicare Advantage, Part C, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans, Special Needs Plans
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The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is right around the corner! This is an important time to start thinking about your current Medicare coverage and what your healthcare needs will […]

A Comprehensive Guide to Medicare Covered Vaccines

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date September 6, 2023
Categories In Medicare Costs, Medicare Coverage, Part D
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Staying up to date with vaccinations is important for maintaining good health and preventing the spread of contagious diseases. For those on Medicare, knowing how Medicare covers vaccines can ensure […]

How to Avoid the Part D Late Enrollment Penalty

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date May 23, 2023
Categories In Part D, Penalties, Prescription Drug Plans
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Do you have creditable prescription drug coverage? Creditable drug coverage is expected to pay, on average, at least as much as Medicare’s standard prescription drug coverage. It could be drug coverage you […]

Medicare and COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know

Post author By Kaitlynn Glendinning
Post date February 23, 2023
Categories In Part D, Senior Health
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Are you familiar with how Medicare coverage for COVID-19 testing works? Below we help explain the types of tests covered, cost, how to get tested at a facility, and options for free OTC tests from USPS to use at home.

Saving Money with Medicare’s Extra Help

Post author By Kaitlynn Glendinning
Post date February 2, 2023
Categories In Extra Help, Low Income, Medicare Costs, Part D
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Medicare’s Extra Help program can help pay for Medicare drug plan premiums, deductibles, and co-payments. Here’s how to check if you qualify.

What are 5-Star Medicare Plans?

Post author By Kaitlynn Glendinning
Post date December 29, 2022
Categories In Medicare Advantage, Medicare Plans, Part C, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
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Medicare Advantage plans are rated from 1 to 5 stars. 5-star Medicare plans, based on CMS quality and performance standards, are the highest. Learn more below.

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