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How do Medicare Savings Programs help with Medicare costs?

December 10, 2024 – Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) can pay Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance for enrollees with… Read more

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How do I qualify for Medicare’s Extra Help?

August 9, 2024 – Lower-income Medicare beneficiaries may receive financial assistance through Medicare’s Extra Help program. If you have difficulty paying… Read more

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What does Medicare Advantage cost?

October 21, 2022 – Those who enroll in Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) pay the $164.90/month that most enrollees will pay for Part B in 2023, in addition… Read more

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What happens when you don’t pay your Medicare premiums?

August 19, 2022 – Failing to pay your Medicare premiums puts you at risk of losing coverage, but that won't happen without… Read more

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How much does the average Medicare beneficiary pay out of pocket for medical expenses?

June 3, 2020 – According to a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) analysis of Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS), the average Medicare beneficiary paid… Read more