A new study reveals an unwelcome healthcare development for seniors By Robert Powell, CFP – Retirement, Senior Editor May 7, 2025 11:27 PM EDT An overwhelming percentage of older Americans take prescription drugs. Nearly nine in 10 older adults, 88.6% to be precise, used prescription medications in 2021–2022, according to the Centers…
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Dr. Katy discusses what to Do if Your Hospital Drops Your Medicare Advantage Plan with Nerd Wallet’s Kate Ashford
Why this might happen – and how to handle this change to your coverage if it happens to you.
By Kate Ashford, CSA
Slightly more than half of Medicare-eligible people are enrolled in Medicare Advantage — but hospitals around the country have been dropping Medicare Advantage plans due to issues with prior authorizations and denials.
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Shopping for Medicare Advantage: 6 Pitfalls to Avoid
From picking a plan for the perks to not checking next year’s network, here are some traps it’s easy to fall into while shopping for Medicare Advantage.
By Kate Ashford, Updated Oct. 2, 2023
Only 3 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries shop around during open enrollment,
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