Now is a good time to review your plan's offerings for 2023 and see what else is out there.
| Headlines for a healthier you | | | Anisa Arsenault, Associate Editorial Director | | | | Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway |  | | Yesterday marked the first day of the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which lasts through December 7. While you don't have to make any changes if you're already enrolled, health insurance experts say now is a good time to review your plan's offerings for 2023 and see what else is out there. | | Know More | | Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D supplements, in particular, tend to change their offerings each year, which makes an annual review important. | | Feel Better | | Expect several price decreases in 2023, including lower premiums and deductibles for Part B plans, lower premiums for Part D plans, and a $35 monthly limit on insulin copays. | | |  | What Else Should You Know | | | So About That Colonoscopy Study… | | A controversial new study is questioning the efficacy of colonoscopies for reducing the risk of colon cancer death. But doctors are calling out an important limitation: The study included outcomes from people who never underwent a colonoscopy at all. Ultimately, any screening for colon cancer is better than none at all, and experts say adults age 45 and older should still undergo colonoscopies. | | | | | | How Quickly Can You Get the Flu This Year? | | Influenza strains vary from year to year, making some flu seasons worse than others. But some components of the flu stay the same, like its incubation period. 'Incubation period' refers to the period of time from exposure to symptom onset. On average, it lasts two days. | | | | |  | In Other News | | | | |
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