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Michael LaPick is a Healthcare/Medicare data researcher for HealthCare.com and its web properties. Previously, he has written investigative stories for the Poughkeepsie Journal and WAMC NPR Albany, keeping an eye on how Americans spend their money.
Latest Articles by Michael LaPick
Eligibility and Enrollment
What’s New in 2026? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) imp…
Health News and Analysis
Best Medicare Advantage Companies 2026 Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) continu…
Medicare Coverage
Overview Medicare is evolving again in 2026, with important updates that will af…
Eligibility and Enrollment
1. Waiting Too Long to Sign Up for Medicare The issue: You’re not automaticall…
Medicare Advantage
Overview Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans have become one of the most popular w…
Medicare Advantage
Overview Choosing the right Medicare Advantage (MA) plan is an important decisio…
Medicare Advantage
Overview Medicare Advantage plans are a popular option for millions of seniors…
Medicare Advantage
Overview When you first enroll in Medicare, you quickly learn that Original Medi…
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have become an increasingly popular alternative to…
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, is available to any eligible…
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