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Medicare Advantage plans are booming — 30.8 million of the 60 million Americans with Medicare are now enrolled in the private plans rather than the traditional government-run program. But a little-known fact: Once you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan, you may not be able to get out. Traditional Medicare usually requires beneficiaries to pay 20 […]

Napas Health Insurance Guys help a reader and explain whats changed with Blue Shield in Napa Valley.

Medicare Advantage plans are growing increasingly popular. But these plans come with several drawbacks that enrollees should know about.

Dear Savvy Senior: I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer lots of extra benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts? — Considering a Switch

The barrage of Advantage plan ads during Medicare’s open enrollment period aren’t always what they claim.