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Americans Urged to Verify Medicare Coverage Before Enrolling

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 3:22 AM UTC · How we work

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C.J. Trent-Gurbuz, assistant managing editor, U.S. News & World Report, advises Americans to verify providers accept Medicare before enrolling.
She recommends checking each plan’s drug list to ensure coverage for upcoming surgeries.
For Medicare Advantage, she suggests matching the plan’s budget with individual health needs.
She notes supplemental Medigap policies can fill gaps left by Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D.

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C.J. Trent-Gurbuz, assistant managing editor, U.S. News & World Report, advises Americans to verify providers accept Medicare before enrolling.
She recommends checking each plan’s drug list to ensure coverage for upcoming surgeries.
For Medicare Advantage, she suggests matching the plan’s budget with individual health needs.
She notes supplemental Medigap policies can fill gaps left by Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D.