Three-quarters of Medicare beneficiaries say choosing a Medicare plan is confusing, and nearly 7 in 10 (69%) Medicare beneficiaries have not compared their own source of Medicare coverage with other Medicare options offered in their area during past open enrollment periods, according to surveys. These actions can cost you money and limit your medication coverage and pharmacy access. In this episode of&nbsp;Friends Talk Money, we unpack what you need to know about Open Enrollment and your plan options, diving into the pros and cons of Original Medicare plus a supplement and Part D plan versus Medicare Advantage. We explain what's different this year, including the inconsistency around premiums and the discontinuation of Anthem standalone Part D plans. Our special guest is Diane Omdahl, a nationally recognized expert in Medicare. She's the creator of <a class="c-link" href= "http://65incorporated.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "http://65incorporated.com" data-sk= "tooltip_parent">65incorporated.com</a>, which guides seniors in their Medicare choices, and author of the bestselling book,&nbsp;Medicare For You. She joins us to explain what steps you can take now to ensure your coverage is fully meeting your medical needs and isn't costing you more than you need to spend in 2026. <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.terrysavage.com/medicare-beware-a-special-report/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Medicare Beware! A Special Report</a> (Terry Savage)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/survey-75-of-medicare-beneficiaries-say-selecting-a-plan-is-confusing-302572267.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Survey: 75% of Medicare Beneficiaries Say Selecting a Plan Is Confusing</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.kff.org/medicare/nearly-7-in-10-medicare-beneficiaries-did-not-compare-plans-during-medicares-open-enrollment-period/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nearly 7 in 10 Medicare Beneficiaries Did Not Compare Plans During Medicare's Open Enrollment Period</a></li> </ul>

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