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Medicare Nation

How much would you pay out-of-pocket for a five day hospital stay on Medicare? The majority of people have no idea! The problem with Medicare is there is too much information. An overwhelming amount ... Read more

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2019 Medicare Premium & Deductibles MN085

2019 Medicare Premium & Deductibles MN085

Hey Medicare Nation! It's October! Lots of changes going on in the Medicare landscape. Social Security recently announce... Read more

13 Oct 2018

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How to Save $1,608 or More in Medicare Costs

How to Save $1,608 or More in Medicare Costs

Hey Medicare Nation! It's October, and that means it's Medicare season! If you need help navigating the 2018 Medicare Ad... Read more

6 Oct 2017

33mins

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Medicare Q and A - Diane Answers Listener Questions

Medicare Q and A - Diane Answers Listener Questions

Welcome, Medicare Nation! Today’s episode is a Q & A in which I answer questions from two listeners. If you have a q... Read more

8 Jul 2016

17mins

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MN066 Welcome To Medicare Visit vs. Annual Wellness Visit

MN066 Welcome To Medicare Visit vs. Annual Wellness Visit

What is the Difference Between a Welcome to Medicare Visit  vs. an Annual Wellness Visit?  A "Welcome to Medicare" preve... Read more

17 Feb 2017

15mins

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Using a Patient Advocate to Navigate the Healthcare System

Using a Patient Advocate to Navigate the Healthcare System

Welcome Medicare Nation! Today we wrap up our “trilogy” about Care Coordination by talking to Patient Advocate Karyn Riz... Read more

8 Apr 2016

35mins

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MN063 21 Medicare Advantage Organizations Receive Warnings!

MN063 21 Medicare Advantage Organizations Receive Warnings!

Hey Medicare Nation! How many of you have just found out your Doctor is leaving the Medicare Advantage Network you're in... Read more

20 Jan 2017

37mins

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MN060 Choose The Medicare Plan That Fits Your Unique Needs

MN060 Choose The Medicare Plan That Fits Your Unique Needs

10 Days left in the Annual Enrollment Period. That's plenty of time to find the plan that fits your needs for 2017, The ... Read more

29 Nov 2016

44mins

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MN069 How to Make an Appointment With a Medicare Supplement Plan

MN069 How to Make an Appointment With a Medicare Supplement Plan

Hey Medicare Nation! I receive many phone calls from clients, who say they were unable to schedule an appointment with a... Read more

10 Mar 2017

33mins

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MN071 The Special Election Period Medicare Secretly Wont Tell You About

MN071 The Special Election Period Medicare Secretly Wont Tell You About

Hey Medicare Nation! Over 17.5 Million of you are on a Medicare Advantage plan. And many of you have been, or know of a ... Read more

7 Apr 2017

35mins

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Want to Change Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Get the Info You Must Know First

Want to Change Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Get the Info You Must Know First

Welcome Medicare Nation! It’s tax season! Today is April 15th and it’s the dreaded tax deadline day! It’s this time of y... Read more

15 Apr 2016

20mins

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2020 Medicare Changes Announced!

2020 Medicare Changes Announced!

Hey Medicare Nation! CMS just announced the 2020 Medicare Part B Premium increase! CMS also announced 2020 Part A Deduct... Read more

9 Nov 2019

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2017 Annual Enrollment is Here. What Plan Will You Be On?

2017 Annual Enrollment is Here. What Plan Will You Be On?

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has recently announced the costs for Medicare in 2017.  The one change ... Read more

11 Nov 2016

39mins

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You May Qualify for Extra Prescription Help - A Little Known Government Program

You May Qualify for Extra Prescription Help - A Little Known Government Program

Welcome Medicare Nation!  Today, I want to tell you about the federal government program called The Extra Help program, ... Read more

29 Apr 2016

15mins

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MN058 Patient's Are At Risk in ER's Across the U.S.

MN058 Patient's Are At Risk in ER's Across the U.S.

Welcome, Medicare Nation! I’m excited about our guest and our important topic today. We’re discussing the confusion surr... Read more

16 Sep 2016

39mins

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CMS Announces 2018 Medicare Premiums MN078

CMS Announces 2018 Medicare Premiums MN078

Hey Medicare Nation! The Center For Medicare & Medicaid Services has finally announced 2018 Premiums and deductibles... Read more

18 Nov 2017

33mins

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With Two Shingles Vaccines Available, Which One Should I Get?

With Two Shingles Vaccines Available, Which One Should I Get?

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com If you are turning 65 or still working on  an employer group insurance pl... Read more

2 Aug 2019

21mins

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1 in 3 Americans are at risk for Kidney Disease. Dr. Jeffrey Berns shares prevention and awareness tips to avoid kidney disease.

1 in 3 Americans are at risk for Kidney Disease. Dr. Jeffrey Berns shares prevention and awareness tips to avoid kidney disease.

Welcome, Medicare Nation! March is National Kidney Disease Awareness Month, so I’ve invited Dr. Jeffrey Berns on Medicar... Read more

25 Mar 2016

34mins

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The New CJR Model Explained and What it Means for You

The New CJR Model Explained and What it Means for You

Welcome Medicare Nation! Hot Topic – The Comprehensive Care For Joint Replacement Model(CJR Model) Hip Replacements &am... Read more

22 Apr 2016

30mins

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Diabetes Prevention and an Expanded Pilot Program - Get the Details Here!

Diabetes Prevention and an Expanded Pilot Program - Get the Details Here!

Welcome, Medicare Nation! Today’s topic is Diabetes Prevention, based on the expansion of a pilot program instituted by ... Read more

15 Jul 2016

22mins

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Unhappy With Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Change it Now!

Unhappy With Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Change it Now!

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com It's 2020!  Love the sound of that! Right now...... the Medicare Advantag... Read more

3 Jan 2020

13mins

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