When you approach age 65, or if you have certain disabilities, the health insurance landscape changes dramatically. Instead of private health insurance provided by an employer or purchased through an exchange, coverage through government programs becomes the primary form of health insurance. Many people have heard of the two main programs – Medicare and Medicaid …
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Your Medicare card is like a birthday card you receive from the government when you turn 65. And while it may not be as sentimental as a birthday card, your Medicare card is in many ways significantly more important. It is your ticket for getting the care and services you need, for enrolling in supplemental …
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As complex and confusing as Medicare can be, the underlying purpose of the program is a simple one: getting the health care you need from the providers you want at a price that won’t drain your hard-earned retirement savings. But your community likely has lots of doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies to choose from. How do …
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Your 65th Birthday Is Coming Up. Now’s The Time To Enroll In Medicare. It wouldn’t be accurate to say that you’ve spent your whole life preparing for Medicare. After all, Medicare has had little if any relevance to you as your health insurance coverage came either through your employer’s plan or through individual coverage you …
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