Alex Rosenberg

Lead Writer | Medicare, health care, legislation

Alex Rosenberg is a NerdWallet writer focusing on Medicare and information technology. He has more than 10 years of experience researching and writing about health care, insurance, technology, data privacy and public policy. His research has supported lawmakers in the Wisconsin State Legislature as well as health systems and national health authorities in the U.S. and more than 10 other countries. He is based in Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Education: B.A. in political science & philosophy from Denison University, M.A. in applied philosophy from Bowling Green State University
Organizations: Association of Health Care Journalists
Previous experience: Legislative policy analyst for the Wisconsin state legislature, Technical and proposal writer at Epic Systems, Graduate instructor at Bowling Green State University

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Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties: Costs and Who Owes Them

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Have a Conversation (Not a Lecture) About Fraud With Older Adults

Chatting with older adults about fraud and scams could help everybody in the conversation avoid becoming a victim.

What Are the Parts of Medicare? Parts A, B, C and D Explained

Medicare has four parts with letter names. Learn about each part and how they work together.

Best Medicare Advantage Plans in Wisconsin

More than a dozen companies sell Medicare Advantage plans in Wisconsin. Find out which ones have top-rated plans.

Best Medicare Advantage Plans in Virginia

There are a dozen Medicare Advantage companies in Virginia. Find out which ones have the best-rated plans.

Best Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine

Half a dozen companies sell Medicare Advantage plans in Maine. See which ones offer top-rated plans.

Does Medicare Negotiate Drug Prices?

Medicare isn’t allowed to negotiate prices for prescription drugs yet — it will start negotiating for lower prescription drug prices in 2026.

Lower 2023 Medicare Star Ratings Don’t Mean Your Plan Got Worse

2023 star ratings are lower for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, but you can still find quality plans.

Medicare Part C vs. Part D: What’s the Difference?

Medicare Part C is private health insurance that often includes prescription drug coverage. Medicare Part D is for prescription drugs only.

Medicare Part B 2023 Premiums Dip, Bucking Inflation Trends

Medicare beneficiaries will save a little over $5 per month on Medicare Part B compared to the previous year.

Medicare Eligibility: Who Qualifies and When?

People age 65 and older and individuals with certain disabilities are eligible for Medicare.

Medicare for People With Disabilities

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How Much Does a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Cost?

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