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January 19, 2026

Medicare and Hearing Aids: What You Should Know

Discover why Original Medicare excludes hearing aids, which hearing-related services are covered, and what alternatives exist for affordable hearing care.

Medicare Chiropractic Coverage: A Full Guide

Find out which chiropractic services Medicare covers, including spinal adjustments for subluxation, your cost-sharing responsibilities, and finding a provider.

A Full Guide to Medicare Dental Benefits

Discover what dental care Medicare provides, where coverage falls short, and how to secure the dental services you need.

A Full Guide to Medicare Vision Coverage

Learn what eye care services Medicare pays for, from glaucoma screenings to cataract surgery, and discover your options for routine vision care coverage.

Medicare and Telehealth: What's Changing in 2026

Find out which pandemic-era Medicare telehealth flexibilities remain in 2026, which waivers expired, and what Congress and CMS are doing about virtual care.

Medicare Prior Authorization: New Rules for 2026

New 2026 Medicare prior authorization rules bring faster decisions, electronic requirements, and an AI-assisted pilot in six states. Learn what changed.

Medicare Coverage for Non-Working Spouses

Find out how non-working spouses can become eligible for Medicare using their partner's work history, expected premiums, and options for divorced couples.

A Guide to Canceling Medicare: Dropping Parts A and B

Understand how to disenroll from Medicare Parts A and B, what happens when you cancel, and when dropping coverage could be the right choice.

Medicare and Social Security: How They Work Together

Understand how Medicare and Social Security interact, from premium deductions to the hold harmless provision and strategies for coordinating benefits at 65.

Welcome to Medicare: Your Initial Preventive Physical Exam

Learn about the Welcome to Medicare visit, a one-time preventive physical exam available in your first 12 months of Part B coverage, and why you should not skip it.

Qualifying for Medicare Through a Disability

Discover how individuals under 65 can qualify for Medicare through disability, including SSDI, ALS, and ESRD pathways, waiting periods, and what to expect.

Medicare When You're Still Working at 65

Find out how to handle Medicare enrollment if you're still employed at 65, including employer coverage coordination, HSA rules, and avoiding late penalties.

Turning 65: A Month-by-Month Medicare Enrollment Timeline

Follow this month-by-month timeline to prepare for Medicare enrollment before your 65th birthday, covering employer coverage, plan choices, and deadlines.

Postponing Medicare Enrollment: Pitfalls to Watch For

Discover when it is safe to postpone Medicare enrollment and when waiting could lead to penalties, coverage gaps, or surprise expenses.

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