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St. Louis Medicare enrollees can access their benefits in several ways. Which one is best for you?

One in every four dollars spent on American health care is paid by Medicare. This article explains exactly who gets all that money.

Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans have different benefits and cost sharing but all of them are more generous than the Original Medicare plan.

The Medicare Savings Program is for very low income Medicare enrollees who need extra help paying for their health care.

Sometimes Medicare pays for dental care. Many times it does not. Here are the details to know.

Medicare and Medicaid are government health insurance plans with different benefits for different people.

Medicare hospital and medical benefits are great. In the eye doctor's office, things are different.

Medicare Advantage plans are operated by private companies with a Medicare contract. But is the coverage any good?

Medicare Part B helps pay for doctor care. A deductible applies, after which enrollees pay 20% of all health care costs. There is no out of pocket limit.

Medicare Part A is the part of insurance that helps pay for an enrollee's hospital care. When admitted to the hospital, the beneficiary is subject to a $1,484 deductible unless s/he has other supplemental insurance to help pay it.

You can change your Medicare supplement policy at any time during the year but you may be subject to medical underwriting. Here's what you need to know about switching plans.

More than 60 million Americans rely on Medicare to help them afford their health care. Here's what to know about those enrollees.