8 Things To Know To Prepare You For Medicare Open Enrollment

Open enrollment dates

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Few people take advantage of open enrollment

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Limits on Medigap changes

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Medicare Advantage differences

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Medicare Advantage issues

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Medicare premiums

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Watch out for IRMAA

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Avoiding the surcharge

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