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	Podcast:		1A
	Episode:		Untangling The Multiple Parts Of Medicare
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:32:40
	Publish Date:		2024-04-24 17:25:05
	Description:		Nearly 67 million people use some form of the federal government's health insurance program, which is for those over 65 and younger people with some disabilities. But untangling the multiple different parts can be a headache. And then there's Medicare Advantage. Unlike traditional Medicare, which is through the government, Medicare Advantage is a privatized insurance plan. With the help of some star-studded commercials, it's become increasingly popular. But it's also become controversial. According to a 2023 study from the Brown University School of Public Health, nearly half of those who signed up for Medicare Advantage left their plans by the end of five years. We try to untangle Medicare, Medicare Advantage and answer your questions about health care as a senior. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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