Medicare Plan Finder confusion, Medicare questions, Abe Wischnia is Consumer Rescue's registered Medicare counselor

Why is the Medicare Plan Finder giving me confusing information? Help!

Medicare beneficiary Thomas Devich did everything right. He read his Annual Notice of Change and used the Medicare Plan Finder to compare his drug coverage for the coming year. He even called the insurance companies directly to double-check the numbers.

But instead of getting a clear answer, he ran into something far more confusing: every source gave him a different price for the exact same prescriptions.

What’s going on here? Consumer Rescue’s registered Medicare counselor, Abe Wischnia, explains.

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Medicare open enrollment is closing soon. Are you prepared for 2026?

Sometimes fall can seem like it’s open season on Medicare beneficiaries. Insurance companies are after your money by raising costs, reducing benefits, and dropping covered drugs. And, of course, there are crooks who use this period to target you with Medicare scams.

If you’re on Medicare and want or need to watch your budget, pay attention. Now is the time to protect yourself.

Here’s what Medicare beneficiaries need to know to prepare for 2026.

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The Medicare Advantage trap: why leaving can be too expensive

Some Medicare Advantage plan members feel trapped, finding it too expensive to revert to Original Medicare. Here’s what to be aware of and how to avoid the same situation. 

Consumer Rescue’s special features columnist, Abe Wischnia, a registered Medicare counselor, answers your questions.