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Welcome to our Medicare News Page, your go-to source for the latest articles and updates on all things Medicare. Stay informed about policy changes, enrollment guidance, health tips, and more. Whether you're a Medicare recipient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, we've got you covered.
Kettering Health to Drop Anthem Medicare Advantage in 2027. What Happens Next?
If you have an Anthem Medicare Advantage plan and receive care through Kettering Health, there's an important coverage change you should know about before 2027. On October 6, Kettering Health announced that it would not renew its contract with Anthem Medicare Advantage, including Anthem MyCare. The change is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027, which could affect whether patients can continue seeing their current Kettering Health doctors and hospitals at in-network rates
Oct 232 min read
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Your Medicare Plan Is Changing for 2027: What to Review Before Open Enrollment
If you have a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan, you should receive an Annual Notice of Change, or ANOC, from your plan each fall. It explains what will change in your coverage beginning January 1, including changes to costs, benefits and other plan details. It can be easy to look at the premium, see that your plan is still available and assume you’re good for another year. But even if you’ve been happy with your coverage, the plan you have in 2026 may not work exactly the s
Oct 123 min read
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Does Medicare Cover Dental, Vision, and Hearing in 2026? What “Covered” Actually Means
Dental, vision, and hearing benefits are often some of the first things people notice when comparing Medicare plans. A plan may advertise that these benefits are included, but that doesn’t necessarily tell you which services are covered or how much the plan will actually pay. In 2026, Original Medicare generally doesn’t cover routine dental care, routine eye exams for glasses or contacts, or hearing aids. Medicare Advantage plans often include additional benefits for dental,
Sep 255 min read
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Planning for Prescription Costs in 2026? Here’s Where Medicare Part D Caps Your Spending
Prescription costs can be one of the harder parts of a retirement budget to predict. A medication changes, a new prescription gets added, or the price at the pharmacy is simply higher than expected. For people with Medicare Part D, there is at least one number you can use when planning for 2026: $2,100. That’s the most you can pay out of pocket toward covered Part D prescription drugs before you reach Medicare’s catastrophic coverage for the year. Once you reach that threshol
Sep 113 min read
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Coming. Here’s What You Can Change and When
Medicare Open Enrollment happens every fall, but knowing that it’s coming doesn’t necessarily tell you whether you need to do anything. For most people with Medicare, the important dates are October 15 through December 7. During this period, you have an opportunity to review your current coverage and make changes for the following year. You don't have to change plans simply because Open Enrollment arrives. But if your costs, prescriptions, doctors or benefits are changing, th
Aug 283 min read
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Medicare Has Expanded Access to GLP-1 Medications: What You Need to Know
For years, Medicare generally did not cover medications when they were prescribed solely for weight loss. As GLP-1 medications became more widely used, one of the biggest frustrations we've heard from Medicare beneficiaries was the cost, particularly for people whose prescription drug plans would not cover treatment for weight management. That's what makes the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge such an important change. Beginning July 1, 2026, Medicare introduced the temporary GLP-1 B
Aug 143 min read
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Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing Medicare coverage can sound straightforward until you realize there are two very different paths available. One person may recommend Medicare Advantage because it can combine medical, prescription drug, and additional benefits into one plan. Someone else may prefer Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement policy because it offers broader access to healthcare providers and more predictable medical expenses. With so many opinions, it can begin to sound as though on
Jul 315 min read
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Medicare Changes in 2026: A Complete Guide to What Changed and What It Means for You
If you've searched online to find out what changed with Medicare in 2026, you've probably run into the same problem many people do. One article talks about premiums. Another focuses on prescription drug costs. A third explains enrollment deadlines. Before long, you're piecing together information from several different places and still wondering one simple question: "What actually changed, and do I need to do anything?" That's exactly what this guide is designed to answer. Ra
Jul 177 min read
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Major Medicare Supplement Changes for 2026: What You Need to Know About Plan N and Switching Plans
Major changes to Medicare Supplement plans take effect in April 2026. Learn how new Plan N restrictions and underwriting rules could impact your coverage options.
Apr 62 min read
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Turning 65 in Ohio and Feeling Overwhelmed by Medicare? You’re Not Alone
Turning 65 can feel overwhelming when Medicare information starts coming at you from every direction. If you are unsure where to start or worried about making the wrong choice, you are not alone. This guide explains why Medicare feels confusing and how to approach your options with clarity and confidence.
Jan 272 min read
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