Medicare

Plain-language explainers on what Medicare actually covers — and doesn't — for dental, weight-loss drugs, surgery, and everyday costs.

Reviewed by James Anderson, Licensed Insurance Agent

The 80/20 split gets the attention, but the supplier you choose is what actually determines your final bill.

Plan N's copays are capped and small. The bigger, uncapped risk is Part B excess charges, and whether your state allows them.

Why COBRA and retiree coverage don't extend your enrollment window, and why your employer's size matters more than you'd think.

Plan terminations have doubled and major insurers are pulling out of counties — here's what to check before Dec 7.

The coverage answer depends entirely on why it's prescribed. Here's the distinction that matters.

Zepbound has two FDA-approved uses — and they're treated very differently by Part D.

Original Medicare does cover certain bariatric procedures — but only when specific medical criteria are met.

A longstanding gap in Original Medicare, and what Medicare Advantage plans do differently.

Correcting a widely misunderstood, heavily marketed benefit that isn't what the ads make it sound like.

A plain-language walkthrough of Part A, B, and D premiums, deductibles, and IRMAA.

Not all D-SNPs are the same, and the quarterly switching option dual eligibles used to have is gone.

How to actually compare Part D and Medicare Advantage drug coverage — without a sales pitch.