Op-Ed
The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Picking a Medicare Plan
August 16, 2023
If you’re thinking about retiring, or are already covered by Medicare, you might be overwhelmed by all the choices out there.
No wonder so many people make poor choices about their plan. At the same time, those mistakes can be disastrously costly: Healthcare matters more the older we get, and we also need more of it.
With that in mind, here’s a look at the mistakes people make all too often when selecting Medicare options, how they can make better choices—and which types of plans I recommend.
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