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Katy Votava

Katy Votava, Ph.D., RN, is president of Goodcare.com, a consulting service that works with financial advisers and consumers concerning health care coverage.

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What same-sex couples should know about Medicare

More gay couples than ever will have access to Medicare benefits, but certain rules apply.

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Big change coming soon for high income Medicare beneficiaries

Buried in the new “Doc Fix” law are provisions that will adversely affect some folks on Medicare

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How will Medicare travel with you this summer?

Prepare for that bon voyage by finding out how you can use Medicare while traveling.

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How will Medicare coverage travel with clients this summer?

Help your clients prepare for that bon voyage by letting them know how they can travel and use Medicare.

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Big change coming soon for high-income Medicare beneficiaries

Buried in the new “Doc Fix” law are provisions that will adversely affect some folks on Medicare.

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COBRA considerations when Medicare-eligible

Clients may not realize the need to combine them

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One often-overlooked strategy to save on Medicare

You could pay less for Parts A and D by recognizing if you qualify and following these steps to file

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Little-used adjustment may bring big savings

There are many ways people are overpaying and leaving money on Medicare's table.

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When to disenroll from Medicare

If clients fit the requirements, now is the time for them to take action and reduce unnecessary medical spending and hassles

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Medicare’s long, strange trip

Gift of the MAGI: Focus on non-reportable income and cash flow to keep your Medicare costs low.