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Seniors cost-conscious about internet and groceries, but not Medicare coverage

Nearly one in four seniors describe reviewing their Medicare plan annually as among the top two most unpleasant activities, including getting a colonoscopy.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | Updated on November 13, 2017
Women are more likely to view shopping for a Medicare plan as “an awful experience.” (Photo: Shutterstock)

Seniors take more time shopping for groceries and even their internet services than they do for their Medicare coverage, according to the report, “The cost of complacency: Are seniors at risk when it comes to healthcare coverage?” commissioned by WellCare Health Plans Inc.

“In spite of seniors claiming health care costs are most burdensome, they are more likely to take steps to find the best deal with other, less burdensome expenses,” the authors write. “Seniors may be at financial risk by not reviewing their Medicare plan and coverage annually.”

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Katie Kuehner-Hebert

Katie Kuehner-Hebert

Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.

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