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Renee van Staveren

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Since 2009, I've been writing about complicated, technical issues, with the goal of making topics like Medicare and healthcare easier to understand. I've been writing about Medicare since 2021 and healthcare since 2019. I am an AmeriCorps alumni. I enjoy gardening, reading, and DIYing.

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social security COLA 2027

social security COLA 2027

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Social Security COLA 2027 Increase & Your Medicare Costs

Track the 2027 Social Security COLA estimate, see how rising Medicare costs affect your check, and learn what you can do. Updated monthly.Read more

medicare hospice fraud

medicare hospice fraud

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Medicare Hospice Fraud: The 2026 Enrollment Freeze

CMS paused new hospice and home health Medicare enrollments to fight fraud. Learn what it means for you and how to check your provider.Read more

does Medicare cover weight loss medications

does Medicare cover weight loss medications

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Does Medicare Cover Weight Loss Drugs? 2026 Guide

Learn if Medicare covers weight loss medications in 2026, including the new GLP-1 Bridge program, who qualifies, and what you'll pay.Read more

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what medicare covers and doesnt

what medicare covers and doesnt

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What Medicare Covers (and 6 Costs It Doesn’t)

What does Medicare cover ?Learn 6 common healthcare costs Medicare doesn’t cover, including dental, vision, and long-term care.Read more

10 costly medicare mistakes

10 costly medicare mistakes

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10 Costly Medicare Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Avoid expensive errors with Medicare. Learn 10 costly Medicare mistakes many people make and how to avoid unexpected healthcare costs.Read more

medicare preventative services

medicare preventative services

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Medicare Preventive Services: 7 Benefits You May Miss

Many Medicare beneficiaries don’t use all their benefits. Learn about 7 Medicare preventive services and benefits you aren’t using.Read more

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