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What makes someone leave a Medicare Advantage plan?

More than half of older Americans now get their Medicare coverage through an insurance company's Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. But many go on to switch plans or even leave for traditional Medicare when Open Enrollment comes ...

Poll reveals short-term thinking about long-term care

Whether they're counting on Medicare to pay for something it doesn't currently pay for, thinking they can deal with the issue later, or thinking they won't need it at all, a new poll reveals major gaps in knowledge and preparation ...

Trump admin plans $40 bn in health budget cuts: Report

The Trump administration plans to slash annual discretionary spending at the US federal health department by around one-third, or $40 billion, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, citing a draft budget document.

Does financial literacy decline with age?

Older adults with declining financial and health literacy are at risk of making mistakes that could significantly impact their well-being. They could, for instance, make wrong decisions on when to claim Social Security payments, ...

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