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Medicare: Dozens of Drugmakers Raised Prices Faster Than Inflation
Medicare: Biden administration slams pharmaceutical companies for steep price hikes on certain prescription drugs.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Medicare Advantage 'Shortfalls' Need Attention, Senators Say
Medicare Advantage: The government 'still doesn’t know how much these plans are paying for patient services and how much patients are being forced to pay out-of-pocket,' Sen. Cortez Mastro says.
By Esther D’Amico Published
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You Missed Medicare Annual Open Enrollment — Now What?
There are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Medicare, ACA Call Center Workers To Hold Another Protest: What To Know
Medicare and Obamacare call center employees plan another protest, this time in Washington, DC on December 12.
By Joey Solitro Last updated
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There Are A Few More Days Of Medicare Open Enrollment. Don't Get Scammed.
Scammers are jumping on the Medicare open enrollment bandwagon along with fraudsters sending bogus bills for COVID-19 tests. Here’s how to avoid them all.
By Joey Solitro Last updated
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Demand For Medicare Advantage Zero-Premium Plans Stable, Study Finds
Medicare open enrollment report shows the percentage of beneficiaries choosing zero-premium plans this year is stable but down slightly from last year.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Four Things to Know if Medicare’s IRMAA Kicks In
The income-related monthly adjustment amount, known as IRMAA, happens when your income exceeds a certain threshold. You can appeal if your circumstances change.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Are You Ready to Retire? Find Out With This 10-Item Checklist
It’s critical to consider these core aspects of a successful retirement, both financial- and lifestyle-related, before you walk away from your career.
By Jonathan I. Shenkman, AIF® Published
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Weighing a Roth Conversion? Don’t Overlook These Five Factors
Conversions to Roth IRAs can have wide-ranging consequences on your finances, so look at the big picture before you make your move.
By Daniel Rey, Investment Adviser Representative Published