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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.
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.
Why the January 1 to March 31 Medicare Open Enrollment Period Is So Important
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period from January 1 through March 31 gives Medicare Advantage members a valuable second chance to review and adjust their coverage. If your doctors, prescriptions, or costs have changed for the new year, this window makes it easy to switch plans or return to Original Medicare. Now is the perfect time to connect with your Medicare pro to ensure you have the right coverage for 2025.
2026 Medicare Premiums & Deductibles: What You Need to Know
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the official 2026 Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts. Learn how Part A, Part B, and Part D costs are changing in 2026 and what these updates mean for your coverage and budget.
Major Medicare Advantage Changes Coming in 2026: Kettering Health Ends Contracts with Humana and Devoted
Kettering Health has announced it will end its Medicare Advantage contracts with Humana and Devoted Health after 2025. This decision highlights a growing trend in Medicare network changes heading into 2026, affecting how many seniors access care. Learn what’s changing, when it takes effect, and what steps you can take to stay covered.
Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What You Need to Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill changes Medicare in 2025 with major funding cuts, stricter eligibility rules, delayed low-income support, and new Medicaid work requirements. While some seniors may benefit from a $6,000 tax deduction, others—especially low-income and dual-eligible individuals—could face higher healthcare costs. Learn what these changes mean for your coverage and finances.
New Medicare Changes in 2026: Prior Approval Required for These 17 Services
Starting Jan 1, 2026, Medicare will require prior authorization for 17 procedures in six states: Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington. The WISeR program aims to cut waste, reduce fraud, and improve patient safety, but could also cause delays and more paperwork.
Does Medicare Cover Stair Lifts? Costs, Coverage, and Alternatives Explained
Medicare doesn’t cover stair lifts, but some Medicare Advantage plans might. Explore costs, coverage options, and affordable alternatives.
HHS Adds 15 Drugs to Medicare Price Negotiation Program to Reduce Costs for Seniors
HHS adds 15 drugs to Medicare price negotiations, aiming to cut costs for seniors under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Following WPS Data Breach, New Medicare IDs to be Issued to Nearly 1 Million Beneficiaries
In response to a May 2023 data breach, nearly one million Medicare beneficiaries are being issued new Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers.
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