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Every fall, your insurance company sends you a Medicare Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) letter, and it could affect what you pay for health care next year.1 Before it lands in the recycling bin with the rest of your mail, here's what it tells you and what to do about it. What Is an ANOC? The Medicare Annual Notice of Change is a letter from your private Medicare insurance company explaining the cha

What you eat can play a big role in your cholesterol levels. These simple, tasty changes can help you make heart-healthy food choices each day. It can be tricky to know which foods are best when it comes to your heart health. Some everyday meals and snacks may be higher in saturated fat or cholesterol than you realize. But even small changes in your diet can have a positive effect. Here are eight

When it comes time for the annual Medicare open enrollment period (Oct. 1-Dec. 7), one type of plan you might hear about is a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP). This is a type of Medicare Advantage plan for people with additional health needs, often due to a specific severe and chronic disease such as diabetes or dementia. SNPs are also available to people who qualify for both Medicaid a