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My doctor mentioned that she might want me to try a new medication next year, but I don't think my current Part D plan will cover it. How do I switch to a plan that will cover this medication?
I just enrolled in Medicare a few months ago, and now I am hearing about Fall Open Enrollment coming up. What is Fall Open Enrollment, and what should I do during this time?
A Medicare & You handbook is mailed to me every year, but I’m never quite sure what I should do with it. How should I be using my Medicare & You handbook?
I want to put together a plan with my health care wishes in the event that I’m unable to make decisions at some point in the future. Can you help me get started?
Some of my friends were chatting about health care directives and future health care wishes. Is this really important to do right now? I’m in good health.
My wife is a U.S. Postal Service employee, and we are both covered under her Federal Employee Health Benefits. She was told that our health benefits will change in 2025. What can we expect?