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Medicare Advantage Drug Plans Latest Enrollment Data
Medicare Advantage Drug Plans 2023 Enrollment Data: Enrollment in stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plans (PDPs) declined in 2022. This coverage, commonly referred to as Medicare Part D, is used to supplement Original
Read more >Medicare Tax Deductions 2023
Medicare Tax Deductions 2023: In 2020 15.5 million individuals itemized deductions according to the latest IRS data. Nearly 4 million took medical expense deductions. Here’s what seniors should know about deducting Medicare
Read more >Top 10 Additional Medicare Advantage Benefits
The vast majority of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans now include additional benefits, typically at no added charge. Here are the 10 most popular additional Medicare Advantage benefits being offered by individual plans in
Read more >Available Medicare Advantage Plans 2023 Increased By 6 Percent
Medicare Advantage Plans 2023 Data: The total of available Medicare Advantage plans in 2023 has reached a record according to analysis of data by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The
Read more >Health Status Of Seniors; Older Medicare Beneficiaries Report Improvement
Health Status Of Seniors News: Between 2010 and 2018, the share of people ages 65 to 74 reporting being in only “fair” or “poor” health fell from 21.2 percent to 19.1 percent
Read more >Medicare Advantage Agent Commissions Increase For 2023
Medicare Advantage Agent Commissions 2023: Insurance agents who sell Medicare Advantage plans are able to earn more in 2023 according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). More than 30
Read more >Medicare Discount Drug Card Used By 1 In 5
Medicare discount drug card news: Nearly one-in-five (20%) seniors used a prescription discount card in 2022 for at least one of their medications according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Read more >3 Million Benefit From Medicare Home Care Services
Some 3 million individuals benefit from Medicare Home Care Services 2023. The Medicare program spent $16.9 billion (latest figures) with 11,474 Home Health Care agencies participating in the Medicare program. This information
Read more >2023 Medigap G Price Index Released
Medigap G Price Index Issued (March 15, 2023): Rates for many Medicare Supplement policies increased 6 percent compared to 2022 according to new analysis conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement
Read more >2022 Tax Tip to Avoid the Medicare Premium Surcharge
2022 Tax Tip for Seniors On Medicare: Watching to avoid your Medicare Premium Surcharge number before submitting your 2022 taxes can save a single tax filer about $1,420 a year. Fast Facts:
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