Episode Details

This episode originally aired in March 2025.

An expert shares 10 things you should know about your health costs right now. Read the article on Health Lab.

Episode Transcript

Medicare & Medigap

• Switching Medicare Advantage Plans
• Medicare Advantage to traditional Medicare
• Special Enrollment Periods
• Medigap Open Enrollment Period
• Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
• "Extra Help" Medicare Program
• Navigating Medicare: State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Healthcare.gov

• Marketplace by State
• Find out if you can get health coverage now
• Preventive Health Services
• Understanding HSA-eligible plans

USA.gov

• How to get help with medical bills
• Find and contact elected officials

VA

• Eligibility for Care
• PACT Act
• Community Care Outside the VA

Article

• A freeze, or a fix? Preventive care coverage at a crossroads

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