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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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Lock Your Medicare.gov Account Before Someone Else Does

A 2025 breach let scammers create fake Medicare.gov accounts. Here's how to lock yours down with multi-factor authentication before it happens to you.Read more

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Your Medicare Enrollment Window After a Disaster

A hurricane, flood, or other declared emergency may open a Medicare disaster SEP. Learn if you qualify and how to confirm your deadline.Read more

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5 Signs a Call, Text, or Mailer Isn’t Really Medicare

Scammers impersonate Medicare by phone, text, email, and mail. Here are 5 warning signs and the one safe way to check if it's really Medicare.Read more

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Why A Night in the Hospital Doesn’t Mean You’re Admitted

A hospital stay doesn't mean you're admitted. See how Medicare Advantage plans cover observation vs inpatient status differently than Original Medicare.Read more