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Why does my Medicare Advantage plan keep calling me to …

WebSpecial features columnist. July 9, 2023. My sister-in-law recently asked me why her Medicare Advantage plan was repeatedly leaving voicemails asking her to set …

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Feeling trapped by your Medicare Advantage plan

WebTwo large medical groups with San Diego-based Scripps Health, totaling about 1,000 doctors and providers, stopped taking any Medicare Advantage plans this …

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What are these Medicare charges and do these readers really have …

WebAs a registered Medicare counselor in the national State Health Insurance Assistance (SHIP) program for more than eight years, I’ve helped hundreds of seniors …

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Why would Medicare Advantage cancel a patient's surgery at the …

WebThe answer is “Yes,” they can and they do — thousands of times every year. According to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services …

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How to save money on your Medicare prescription drug plan

WebThe State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a federally-funded program with branches in every state. Use the above link to find your local SHIP office. …

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Unhappy with your Medicare plan

WebIn health insurance, gross margin is the amount by which total income from insurance premiums exceeds the total cost of claims paid per enrollee per year. Gross …

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Medicare fraud: How can you protect yourself against the latest …

WebSpecial features columnist. September 23, 2022. According to the Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Health and Human Services, Medicare loses …

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Here’s why you should shop around for the best Medicare plan …

WebThe monthly premiums for those plans vary dramatically. Depending on where you live the premiums range from a low of $4.50 to a high of $172.50 per month. …

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Can you cruise with Medicare

WebConsumer reporter and ombudsman. November 13, 2022. When Medicare beneficiaries Maureen Niland and her husband booked their last Holland America cruise, …

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Reader question: Am I required to join Medicare when I turn 65

WebThe health insurance coverage she has through her work is fine. She told us that she had attended a retirement planning session offered at her workplace, where the …

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I have Medicare drug insurance. Why did I get this $2,055 bill

WebThe notice will have a footnote providing an explanation as to why it was not approved. Then, depending on the reason, get more information by calling 1-800 …

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Why are there so many Medicare TV commercials

WebThe commercials (many of them two minutes long) likely feature an aged celebrity or former athlete telling you that you can get extra benefits not covered by …

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Will Medicare cover you on an international trip

WebMedicare may pay for medically necessary services furnished on a ship in a U.S. port or within 6 hours of when the ship arrived at or departed from a U.S. port only if …

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Abe Wischnia -- Special features columnist

WebAbe Wischnia is a special features columnist at Consumer Rescue, focusing heavily on the Medicare system. His goal is to help seniors navigate the complex rules, …

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If you get sick on a bus tour, can you get a refund

WebRemember, the closer you get to strangers whose health history and hygiene habits you don’t know, the riskier your trip will become. When choosing your mode of …

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About Consumer Rescue

WebIrene Rawlings is a senior editor for Consumer Rescue. She is an accomplished freelance journalist and writes for LM (Luxury Magazine), Saturday Evening Post, Art & Antiques, …

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Are automatic subscription renewals a scam

WebFor example, you agree to try a box of products free for a month. After that month, you’re charged automatically for monthly shipments until you cancel. Or you get a …

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Why did Stanley Steemer charge me $1,408 and damage my wall, …

WebThe Stanley Steemer crew then explained that the situation was a health hazard and needed to be treated immediately. This hit close to home for Cirino, as her …

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I flew to New Zealand and got denied boarding my $8,154 NCL …

WebThat includes alerting their customers of ID and health requirements for all the destinations on their trip’s itinerary. But, of course, anyone can make a mistake – …

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TSA Precheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR: Here's everything you …

WebIf your name or address changes, you’ll need to contact the TSA at 855-347-8371 from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Eastern time Monday – Friday. You can also contact …

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