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It's important to know what the new year has in store.

These 3 Changes Are Coming to Medicare in 2025. Are You Prepared?

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes several provisions to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare recipients.

The New Medicare Part D Premiums Guide

Switching your Medicare Part D plan may help maximize your prescription drug coverage and help save money. Medicare Part D plans may change some coverage benefits from year-to-year, and verifying any plan changes before Medicare’s annual open enrollment gives you the opportunity to switch to a plan that may fit your needs better.

8 Reasons to Switch Medicare Part D Plans

Out-of-pocket cap for prescription drugs is possible thanks to the 2022 prescription drug law.

Medicare Out-of-Pocket Cap Starting January 2025

An individual cannot have a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan and supplemental insurance plan, also called a Medigap plan, at the same time. If a person with a Medigap plan joins Medicare Advantage, they will no longer be able to use the Medigap coverage. Medicare typically provides insurance coverage for...

Can you have a Medicare Advantage plan and a supplemental plan at the same time?

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Depending on your plans for the future, your budget, and your health, Medicare Advantage might not be the best retirement healthcare solution for you.

The 9 Biggest Disadvantages to Medicare Advantage

Newly released court documents show CMS dropped a proposal to require Medicare Advantage plans to return overpayments a decade ago, and J.D. Power published its annual ranking of the top MA plans. Here are six MA updates Becker's has reported since Aug. 16:. CMS dropped a proposed regulation that would...

Medicare Advantage in the headlines: 6 recent updates

Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not cover all healthcare needs, including vision, hearing, and dental care. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may provide coverage for some of these services. Original Medicare includes Part A and Part B:. Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) helps pay for inpatient care you...

10 Healthcare Services Medicare Doesn’t Cover

The first round of September’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees on Sept. 11. Here is everything to know about September’s Social Security payments. What is it?. Former President...

Social Security update: First round of September payments worth $4,873 go out in 12 days

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"Take note of the following birth dates," Laura Loomer posted.

Fact Check: Harris' Mom Lied on Immigration Form So She's Ineligible To Be President?

Your Android phone is about to get an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade that can keep your personal information safe. In May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones. Expected to debut with Android 15, the feature would sense a device's motion -- such as someone snatching a phone and then running, biking, or driving away -- and immediately lock the screen, Google said.

Your Android phone is getting an anti-theft upgrade, thanks to AI. How it works

Social Security benefits are set to increase in 2025, with updated figures on the exact amount scheduled for release this fall. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming adjustment. Projected Increase for 2025. The official numbers for the 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be announced...

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Social Security Cola Increase 2025 (What We Know)

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A new AARP report shows millions of Medicare recipients will see cuts to their prescription drug costs starting next year.

Millions will see cuts to prescription drug costs in 2025

If you get Social Security checks, keep an eye on the calendar: Certain beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. The scheduling change affects Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which is a Social Security program that provides financial help to low- and no-income Americans who don't have many resources and are blind, disabled, or age 65 and up. According to the latest data from the Social Security Administration, about 7.4 million people receive SSI every month.

Millions of Social Security Recipients Will Get 2 Payments This Month

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It's absolutely sickening to officially learn that at least one major supermarket chain and it's stores under other names jacked up prices of two of the most widely purchased items. We have all been complaining the price of milk and eggs since the pandemic. We never want to believe price...

Major Grocery Store Chain Executive Admits Jacking Up Prices of Milk and Eggs

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AMERICANS nationwide will see a pause on their payments for 24 hours on Labor Day. There are three steps citizens can take to access their money during the federal holiday. Every first Monday of September, Americans are honored and recognized for their hard labor for Labor Day. This year, Labor Day falls on September 2. […]

Americans will see payments pause for 24 hours limiting the way you can access your money – three steps to take

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As the summer of 2024 draws to a close, the United States finds itself once again grappling with a surge in COVID-19 infections.

Opinion: Summer COVID surge shows we may have to return to 2020 pandemic measures

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Use these three changes in Social Security to plan ahead for 2025.

Three Changes Coming for Social Security in 2025

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. Effective in 2025, Medicare Part D enrollees will have a $2,000 limit on out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs. The Medicare Payment Prescription Plan helps enrollees in Part D coverage pay for the expenses for which they remain responsible. Medicare will...

New Program Makes Installment Payments an Option for Medicare Part D Enrollees

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Jesse Slome

Jesse Slome is director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) a national advocacy organization that supports insurance professionals who market Medicare solutions. This post may include affiliate links. If you purchase anything through these links neither the author nor the Association earns a commissions. However agents who sell Medicare plans do.

Seniors Have Options When Medigap Premiums Increase

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About 1.4 million Medicare prescription plan participants will save $1,000-plus each year with new out-of-pocket cap starting in 2025

Retirees covered by Medicare Part D are set to see new relief from high prescription drug costs in 2025. Annual out-of-pocket costs will be capped at...

About 1.4 million Medicare prescription plan participants will save $1,000-plus each year with new out-of-pocket cap starting in 2025

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