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Congress Reveals a Huge Problem Leading to Higher Medicare Premiums
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (489+ words) Medicare premiums are expected to increase dramatically in the coming years. A report from Congress recently revealed one of the biggest problems leading to rising premiums. Medicare Advantage being overpaid could cost seniors billions of dollars. Medicare premiums have become…...
Longevity runs in my family. Should I be putting more money aside for health care costs in retirement?
3+ day, 36+ min ago (604+ words) Illustration by The Globe and Mail Q: Both of my parents lived into their 90s. It concerns me that I may need to stretch my retirement savings more than 25 years. Aside from accounting for more years of savings, should I be putting…...
When underinsurance becomes a $54, 000 mistake
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (946+ words) Flooding after a severe thunderstorm in Toronto in 2020. As affordability woes mount, underinsurance becomes a growing risk for Canadians. Carlos Osorio/The Canadian Press One of the costliest mistakes you can make when it comes to insurance is not having…...
United Health Jumps on CMS' MA Rate Boost: How to Position Now
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (1028+ words) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) delivered a major surprise for health insurers this week, finalizing Medicare Advantage (MA) payment rates for 2027 at an average increase of 2. 48%. That's a sharp jump from the 0. 09% proposal in January, instantly improving…...
Americans Concerned New Medicare Advantage Coverage Limitation Is Too Vague
1+ week, 1+ day ago (266+ words) The new limits on Medicare Advantage are related to a program put in place by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Some Americans who commented on the rule change were concerned that it was too vague. CMS offered some guidance, but…...
Little-known stocks, foreign diversification, a better bond ETF, and more answers to your questions
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1425+ words) There has been so much happening in the world that I haven't had time to deal with new questions in my inbox. Let's remedy that now. Q: I'm a small retail investor. I'm retired, although I still work part-time for myself....
The Medicare Penalty That Could Cost You $10, 000 -- and How to Avoid It
2+ week, 5+ day ago (252+ words) Medicare requires you to enroll the year you turn 65. Forget to enroll, and you're likely to get hit with a 10% penalty for each year you delay. There's a relatively simple solution if you miss enrollment the year you turn 65. The…...
The Window to Change Your Medicare Advantage Plan Is Quickly Closing. Here's What You Need to Know.
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (488+ words) Medicare Advantage's open enrollment period is almost over. It could pay to change plans if you're not having luck finding providers you're happy with. It could also pay to make a switch if your costs are higher than expected. A…...
Where do our health care dollars go?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (244+ words) The quest for better health care is a national obsession in many countries, and an important issue for Canadian seniors. When it comes to spending money on health care, Canada is doing well compared to other developed countries. Charts measuring…...
Want to claim medical expenses on your taxes? Read this first
3+ week, 4+ day ago (965+ words) There are many costs people don't necessarily consider medical expenses for tax purposes, so they don't keep on top of them. GETTY IMAGES Canadians benefit from universal health care and they often have private medical insurance, but they still pay…...
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