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10 Things Original Medicare Does Not Cover

Original Medicare, through its Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance), covers the central part of your health care needs after age 65. However, there are several areas that Original Medicare does not cover – and which you should know about so you can be prepared to handle them, one way or another. Here are some of those areas and possible solutions.

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Health Insurance Is The Third-Highest Living Expense For Americans

Health Insurance Is The Third-Highest Living Expense For Americans Picture of stethoscope Health insurance premiums take up 10.69 percent of the average American’s annual salary, the highest living expense after rent and childcare. Health insurance premiums absorb a high share of the average American’s annual income and must compete with other essential expenses to be…

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