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Julie Van Dyke is a freelance writer and Medicare specialist based in Las Vegas. Drawing on her experience helping thousands of Medicare beneficiaries each year as a Customer Advocate for a major U.S. insurance company, she enjoys translating complex Medicare information into practical, easy-to-understand guidance for older adults.

Latest Posts By Julie Van Dyke

7 hours ago

Overlooked Preventive Medicare Benefits That Women Can’t Afford to Miss

As a Medicare Customer Advocate for a large US insurance company, one of the things I have learned is that many women are unaware of the free or low-cost preventive screenings and tests that their Medicare plans cover. I’ve heard it all: “I didn’t know mammograms were free”, “My friends are getting osteoporosis screenings; does Medicare cover that?”, “I haven’t had a colonoscopy in like 20 years, am I eligible for that on my plan?”

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