COLUMN: Top mistakes Medicare counselors see

Last month we asked ChatGPT to tell us the most common mistakes people make with their Medicare. Those mistakes are real.

Now, though, let’s review eight mistakes, misconceptions and miscalculations that Medicare counselors encounter. Although some can be costly mistakes, others are miscalculations that result from habit of just not knowing one’s options.

A Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) volunteer counselor could help you with these and other Medicare-related questions. You will find details…