Medicare

Medicare Advantage keeps growing. Tiny, rural hospitals say that’s a huge problem

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Medicare Advantage keeps growing. Tiny, rural hospitals say that's a huge problem

Since 2010, 150 rural hospitals have closed in the United States. Hospital leaders say that Medicare Advantage pays slowly and sometimes not at all and that this could push more hospitals to the brink. Mint Images/Getty Images/Mint Images RF hide caption toggle caption Mint Images/Getty Images/Mint Images RF Since 2010, 150 rural hospitals have closed … Read more

Medicare enrollment is open now. Here’s what you need to know

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Average premiums, benefits and plan choices for Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Part D prescription drug program will remain stable in 2024, good news for the estimated 33.8 million Americans projected to participate in the federal health insurance program for those 65 and older. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released 2024 premiums, deductibles … Read more

HEALTH CARE BUZZ: It’s time, again, for Medicare Open Enrollment

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Being young and carefree sounds like such a great idea…until you get older. A new study, conducted by OnePoll for ClearMatch Medicare shows that 2/3 of Americans age 65 and older admit they wish they’d taken their health more seriously when they were younger. ZMG – Buzz60 Did you know you have … Read more

Medicare Part B premiums for 2024 will cost more: Here’s how much you’ll pay

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Medicare Part B premiums for 2024 will cost more: Here's how much you'll pay

These are the top 10 destinations for seniors to travel These are the best cities for seniors, according to InsureMyTrip, based on factors like access to healthcare, senior tours and ease of walking. 10Best Editors, USA TODAY 10Best Healthcare premiums will rise next year for the nearly 66 million Americans enrolled in the government’s Medicare … Read more