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UnitedHealthcare will ease prior authorization requirements for its Medicare Advantage plans
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UnitedHealthcare will ease prior authorization requirements for its Medicare Advantage plans

Prior authorization has become one of the most controversial issues in U.S. healthcare — particularly in Medicare Advantage. In response to mounting criticism from physicians, ...
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Congress Faces Pressure to Extend Health Care Tax Credits for Older Americans
Market Trends

Congress Faces Pressure to Extend Health Care Tax Credits for Older Americans

Summary: Millions of middle-income Americans between ages 50 and 64 rely on enhanced premium tax credits to maintain affordable health coverage. Without congressional action, these ...
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Original Medicare plus Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: Choosing Freedom or Frugality
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Original Medicare plus Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: Choosing Freedom or Frugality

When approaching retirement, many Americans are surprised to discover that enrolling in Medicare is only the beginning. They must decide whether to pair Original Medicare ...
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Medicare Prior Authorization Pilot: How WISeR Aims to Cut Fraud Without Harming Care
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Medicare Prior Authorization Pilot: How WISeR Aims to Cut Fraud Without Harming Care

Most Medicare beneficiaries have experienced little interference when their doctors prescribe a treatment. Original Medicare is designed to cover anything “medically necessary,” and prior authorizations ...
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High‑Deductible Plan G: Balancing Low Premiums with a Higher Annual Deductible
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High‑Deductible Plan G: Balancing Low Premiums with a Higher Annual Deductible

Medicare Supplement Plan G is widely known for its comprehensive coverage, paying almost all out‑of‑pocket costs after the annual Part B deductible. For those willing ...
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Matthew Claassen, CMT and CEO of Medigap Seminars Insurance Agency.
Matthew Claassen, CMT and CEO of Medigap Seminars Insurance Agency.​

About Me

Matthew Claassen, CMT and CEO of Medigap Seminars Insurance Agency.

Starting in 1984 as a captive insurance agent with The Guardian, I sold life, annuities, and group health but sought deeper purpose, leading me in 1987 to earn a Series 7 license and shift into investment management. By the late 1990s, I hosted the top AM financial talk-radio show in the Washington-Baltimore area, then became a financial analyst and later founded a global hedge fund advisory. 

However, working with the ultra-wealthy revealed a profit-driven culture that lacked personal value, prompting me to step away and pursue my passion as a Master Gardener in South Florida. While gardening was fulfilling, helping friends with Medicare brought unmatched personal gratitude, inspiring me to create Medigap Seminars to offer free expert guidance, ensuring people are never alone in navigating Medicare’s complexities.

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