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Writer @NerdWallet covering Medicare and technology. Opinions are my own. Previously: Nonpartisan policy research; technical writing; academic philosophy.

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Alex Rosenberg is a NerdWallet writer focusing on Medicare and information technology. He has more than 10 years of experience researching and writing about health care, insurance, technology, data privacy and public policy. His research has supported lawmakers in the Wisconsin State Legislature as well as health systems and national health authorities in the U.S. and more than 10 other countries. He is based in Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Awards: 2022 Journalists in Aging Fellowship, Gerontological …

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Does Medicare Negotiate Drug Prices? - NerdWallet

Does Medicare Negotiate Drug Prices? - NerdWallet

Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs. Medicare sets the rules for Part D plans, which are sold by privat…

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Medicare Part B 2023 Premiums Dip, Bucking Inflation Trends - NerdWallet

Medicare Part B 2023 Premiums Dip, Bucking Inflation Trends - NerdWallet

While inflation is pushing up prices for almost everything else, Medicare is about to be less expensive. Medi…

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Medicare for People With Disabilities - NerdWallet

Medicare for People With Disabilities - NerdWallet

Medicare isn't just for people age 65 and older. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, n…

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Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N: Which Is Best? - NerdWallet

Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N: Which Is Best? - NerdWallet

Medigap Plan G is the most comprehensive Medicare Supplement Insurance plan that's available for purchase by …

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What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare Coverage - NerdWallet

What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare Coverage - NerdWallet

Major changes to prescription drug affordability for more than 50 million beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare …

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Best Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans in 2022 - NerdWallet

Best Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans in 2022 - NerdWallet

Medicare Part D plans cover prescription drugs. Medicare beneficiaries with Medicare Part A and/or Part B are…

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How I Cut My Auto Insurance Premiums by 21% in Two Minutes

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By Alex Rosenberg Verified
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I know it sounds like one of those “one weird trick doctors hate” ads, but I slashed my car insurance premium in less time than a World Cup hydration break. All I had to do was bump up my deductible. I was pleasantly surprised by how quick and easy it was for me to save some money. So, being an insurance Nerd, my obvious next step was to analyze more than 400 million insurance rates to see who else might save, and how. I found a lot of potential savings for home and auto insurance.
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Medicare’s New GLP-1 Weight Loss Program Is Complicated but Worth It Original

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Does Medicare pay for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for weight loss? For years, the answer has been a hard no. But a new “Bridge” program upgrades the answer to something more like “yes, but …” For the first time, starting July 1, Medicare will offer access to GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, which has the same active ingredient as Ozempic but is FDA-approved for weight loss. Until now, Medicare has covered GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic only for certain conditions.
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The Door Is Closing on ‘Enhanced’ Affordable Care Act Subsidies Original

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We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. While we don’t cover every company or financial product on the market, we work hard to share a wide range of offers and objective editorial perspectives. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us for advertisements that appear on our site. This compensation helps us provide tools and services - like free credit score access and monitoring.
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