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Medicare, in plain English.

Short, honest articles on the questions Coloradans ask most — enrollment windows, plan types, and how to avoid the common mistakes. Educational only; for your situation, book a free call.

October 10, 2026Medicare Basics
Medicare Advantage Plans: What Changes in 2027
Every January, Medicare Advantage plans update benefits and costs. Review your Annual Notice of Change in fall to decide whether your 2027 coverage still fits.
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October 9, 2026Medicare Basics
Will Medicare Cover Your 2027 Prescriptions?
Medicare Part D plans update drug coverage every year. Here's how to check whether your medications will work the same way in 2027.
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October 8, 2026Enrollment & Timing
Medicare Annual Review Checklist for Colorado Seniors
Gathering your plan documents, medications, and provider list before the Annual Enrollment Period helps you decide whether your coverage still fits your needs.
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October 7, 2026Plan Choices
Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: Key Differences
Medigap with Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage work differently. Compare provider access, costs, benefits, and enrollment timing to decide what fits you best.
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October 6, 2026Medicare Basics
Your Medicare Plan in 2027: What May Change
Your plan may continue into 2027, but costs, benefits, drug coverage, and networks can change each year. Here’s what to review.
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October 5, 2026Medicare Basics
Medicare Plan Finder Provider Search for 2027
Starting October 9, 2026, you can search for your doctors by name in Medicare Plan Finder and see which plans include them in their networks.
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October 3, 2026Costs & Coverage
How Your Out-of-Pocket Max Works in Medicare
Learn how Medicare out-of-pocket maximums work, what costs count, and how Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D differ.
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October 2, 2026Plan Choices
Medicare Advantage in Colorado: Can You Keep Your Doctor?
Learn how Medicare Advantage provider networks work in Colorado, including HMO and PPO rules and what happens if your doctor leaves the network.
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October 1, 2026Medicare Basics
Is Your Medicare Advantage Plan Ending in Colorado?
Received your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) or a non-renewal notice? If your Colorado Medicare Advantage plan is ending for 2027, explore your coverage options.
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September 30, 2026Medicare Basics
Medicare GLP-1 Coverage in 2026: A Colorado Guide
Learn how Medicare GLP-1 coverage works in 2026, including the new GLP-1 Bridge, Part D coverage, eligibility rules, and what to review.
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September 29, 2026Enrollment & Timing
Medicare at 65: Your Colorado Enrollment Timeline
When you turn 65, you have seven months to enroll in Medicare. Here's what happens when, and how your enrollment timing affects your coverage start date.
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September 26, 2026Special Situations
Retiring Early in Colorado: Health Coverage Before Medicare
Retiring before 65 in Colorado? Learn how COBRA, Marketplace coverage, and retiree plans can bridge the gap until Medicare begins.
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September 25, 2026Medicare Basics
Understanding the Four Medicare Savings Programs in Colorado
Learn how Colorado's four Medicare Savings Programs differ, what each one helps pay, and how they may help with your Medicare costs.
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September 23, 2026Costs & Coverage
Colorado Medicare Savings Programs: What They Are and Who May Qualify
If you have Medicare and live in Colorado, you may qualify for help with some of your Medicare costs through a Medicare Savings Program.
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September 22, 2026Costs & Coverage
Medicare Income Limits in Colorado: What You Need to Know
Learn how income can affect Medicare Part B and Part D premiums in Colorado, including IRMAA, the two-year lookback, and changes in retirement income.
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September 21, 2026Enrollment & Timing
How to Read Your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
Learn how to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change and review changes to your costs, prescriptions, doctors, benefits, and coverage before AEP ends.
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September 19, 2026Enrollment & Timing
Your AEP Checklist: What to Review Before Open Enrollment Starts
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is coming. Now is a good time to review your health and drug coverage. Use this checklist to gather the facts you need.
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September 18, 2026Costs & Coverage
Medicare and Dental, Vision, Hearing: What's Covered and What Isn't
Original Medicare doesn't cover dental, vision, or hearing care. But you have options to fill the gap.
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August 29, 2026Plan Choices
Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare: Key Differences
Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage offer different benefits, provider access, and out-of-pocket costs. Learn how the two coverage options compare.
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August 3, 2026Enrollment & Timing
Get Ready for Medicare Enrollment This Fall
A few simple steps now will make choosing your coverage clearer and calmer when fall enrollment season arrives.
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July 27, 2026Enrollment & Timing
Switching Medicare Plans Outside Annual Enrollment
Certain life events may allow you to change Medicare plans outside Annual Enrollment. Learn when a Special Enrollment Period may apply.
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Medicare, in plain English.

Medicare Advantage Plans: What Changes in 2027

Will Medicare Cover Your 2027 Prescriptions?

Medicare Annual Review Checklist for Colorado Seniors

Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: Key Differences

Your Medicare Plan in 2027: What May Change

Medicare Plan Finder Provider Search for 2027

How Your Out-of-Pocket Max Works in Medicare

Medicare Advantage in Colorado: Can You Keep Your Doctor?

Is Your Medicare Advantage Plan Ending in Colorado?

Medicare GLP-1 Coverage in 2026: A Colorado Guide

Medicare at 65: Your Colorado Enrollment Timeline

Retiring Early in Colorado: Health Coverage Before Medicare

Understanding the Four Medicare Savings Programs in Colorado

Colorado Medicare Savings Programs: What They Are and Who May Qualify

Medicare Income Limits in Colorado: What You Need to Know

How to Read Your Medicare Annual Notice of Change

Your AEP Checklist: What to Review Before Open Enrollment Starts

Medicare and Dental, Vision, Hearing: What's Covered and What Isn't

Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare: Key Differences

Get Ready for Medicare Enrollment This Fall

Switching Medicare Plans Outside Annual Enrollment