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Renee van Staveren

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Renee van Staveren

Director of Content

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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WellCare Medicare Advantage Closing in 6 States

WellCare Medicare Advantage (Centene) is ending Medicare Advantage plans in six states. See if you’re impacted and what to do.Read more

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Cigna Medicare Advantage Sold to Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna Medicare Advantage plans are being sold to Blue Cross Blue Shield. See if you’re impacted and what to do.Read more

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Aetna & Humana Medicare Advantage Plans Exiting States

Aetna Medicare Advantage plans & Humana Medicare Advantage plans are dropping statewide coverage in 2025. See if you’re impacted and what to do.Read more

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Does Medicare cover blood pressure monitors?

Amy from Sacramento, California, writes to ask Connie, "Does Medicare cover blood pressure monitors?" Read to discover the answer.Read more

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Does Medicare cover the RSV vaccine?

Bobby from Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, asks Connie, "Does Medicare cover the RSV vaccine?" Read to discover the answer.Read more

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Does Medicare cover cancer treatment?

Learn about Medicare cancer treatment coverage in 2026, including what Parts A, B, C, and D pay for chemo, radiation and surgery.Read more

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