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Medicare vs Private Insurance: Comparing Costs and Coverage
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Medicare vs Private Insurance: Comparing Costs and Coverage

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Medicare vs Private Insurance: Comparing Costs and Coverage

Lucas Reynolds2026-01-28T00:08:08+00:00Tags: choosing between Medicare and private insurance, health insurance for seniors, is medicare better than private insurance, Medicare Advantage vs employer plan, medicare costs and coverage, medicare supplemental insurance, Medicare vs private insurance, private health insurance pros and cons|

Medicare offers predictable, nationwide coverage but lacks an out-of-pocket maximum. Deciding if Medicare is better than private insurance requires analyzing costs, networks, and your specific health needs.

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