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Kate Ashford

@kateashford

Writer and spokesperson @NerdWallet, she/her, mom of two, messy housekeeper, indoor climber, dad joke enthusiast, all opinions are my own.

 New York, NY
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Joined September 2008
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Holy cow @MTA — it’s NYC Marathon day and you only have one stairway open at 125th?? Do better. It took us 10 minutes to exit the platform.
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Does Medicare Cover the RSV Vaccine? - NerdWallet

Does Medicare Cover the RSV Vaccine? - NerdWallet

Medicare Part D covers the RSV shot, and there should be no copay or coinsurance.

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3 options that could help with mounting Medicare Part D costs, from @AlexPRosenberg @NerdWallet nerdwallet.com/article/insur…
How Much Does Medicare Part D Cost in 2026? - NerdWallet

How Much Does Medicare Part D Cost in 2026? - NerdWallet

Medicare Part D premiums range from $0 to $238.60 in 2026. But that’s not the only cost you’ll pay.

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Her Life Was at Risk. She Needed an Abortion. Insurance Refused To Pay. kffhealthnews.org/MTg5ODc4MQ via @kffhealthnews
Her Life Was at Risk. She Needed an Abortion. Insurance Refused To Pay. - KFF Health News

Her Life Was at Risk. She Needed an Abortion. Insurance Refused To Pay. - KFF Health News

Insurance coverage for abortion care in the U.S. is a hodgepodge. Patients often don’t know when or if a procedure or abortion pills are covered, and the proliferation of abortion bans has exacerba...

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Some things to think about before you start collecting moving boxes. From @nerdwallet nerdwallet.com/article/insur…
What Is a Medicare Special Enrollment Period? - NerdWallet

What Is a Medicare Special Enrollment Period? - NerdWallet

You may be able to sign up or make changes to your Medicare coverage during a special enrollment period. Here’s how you might qualify.

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It’s not the heat that gets you, it’s the dinosaurs. 🦖 Well, also the heat.
Large inflatable dinosaur and a ranger have an awkward moment in front of park sign.

ALT Large inflatable dinosaur and a ranger have an awkward moment in front of park sign.

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It is insane that pain management during IUD placement is still a debate. "IUD placement can be painful. These women used their phones to record it." wapo.st/4asUq0F
IUD placement can be painful. These women used their phones to record it.

IUD placement can be painful. These women used their phones to record it.

Although women have long complained about IUD pain, the issue has become more prominent as younger IUD users post videos on social media about the procedure.

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A Mom’s $97,000 Question: How Was Her Baby’s Air-Ambulance Ride Not Medically Necessary? kffhealthnews.org/MTgzMDY4Mg via @kffhealthnews
A Mom’s $97,000 Question: How Was Her Baby’s Air-Ambulance Ride Not Medically Necessary? - KFF...

A Mom’s $97,000 Question: How Was Her Baby’s Air-Ambulance Ride Not Medically Necessary? - KFF...

There are legal safeguards to protect patients from big bills like out-of-network air-ambulance rides. But insurers may not pay if they decide the ride wasn’t medically necessary.

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Medicare and Medicare Advantage cover the symptoms of long COVID, but your access to specialists may vary. nerdwallet.com/article/insur…
What Is Medicare, and How Does It Work? - NerdWallet

What Is Medicare, and How Does It Work? - NerdWallet

Medicare can help cover rising health care costs as you age. But it’s not one size fits all.

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What to Do if Your Hospital Drops Your Medicare Advantage Plan - NerdWallet

What to Do if Your Hospital Drops Your Medicare Advantage Plan - NerdWallet

Hospitals around the country have been dropping Medicare Advantage plans due to issues with prior authorizations and denials.

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California bill would change the way minors consume social media news.yahoo.com/california-bi… via @YahooNews
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More than 26K rape-related pregnancies estimated after Texas outlawed abortions, new study says. trib.al/8bRQ3TO
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What's new for Medicare in 2024? (Hint: Prices have gone up, ratings have dipped a bit, and no more copay when you hit Part D catastrophic spending.) nerdwallet.com/article/insur…
What Is Medicare, and How Does It Work? - NerdWallet

What Is Medicare, and How Does It Work? - NerdWallet

Medicare can help cover rising health care costs as you age. But it’s not one size fits all.

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Is a high-deductible plan for you? Are your doctors in network? nerdwallet.com/article/healt…
How to Choose Health Insurance: Your Step-by-Step Guide - NerdWallet

How to Choose Health Insurance: Your Step-by-Step Guide - NerdWallet

From comparing health insurance plans to understanding out-of-pocket costs, here’s how to pick the best coverage.

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At least 55 people died on Maui. Residents had little warning before wildfires overtook a town apnews.com/article/hawaii-fi…
New fire prompts evacuation as survivors of Maui's wildfires return after death toll rises to 67

New fire prompts evacuation as survivors of Maui's wildfires return after death toll rises to 67

Police say a new fire burning on the Hawaii island of Maui on Friday night has triggered evacuations of a community to the northeast of the area that burned earlier this week.

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FDA approves oral pill for postpartum depression for first time reuters.com/business/healthc…
FDA approves oral pill for postpartum depression for first time

FDA approves oral pill for postpartum depression for first time

In 2021, an estimated 21 million adults in the United States had at least one episode of major depressive disorder. PPD affects around one in seven new mothers.

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After yearlong fight, a near-total abortion ban is going into effect in Indiana

Indiana's law will bar abortions except in cases of lethal fetal anomaly, rape or incest, or when the woman's life or health are seriously jeopardized. The fallout will be felt across the Midwest.

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Excessive Drinking During the Pandemic Increased Alcoholic Liver Disease Death Rates kffhealthnews.org/MTcxNTc2Mg via @kffhealthnews
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What Is a Medicare Advantage Plan? - NerdWallet

What Is a Medicare Advantage Plan? - NerdWallet

Medicare Advantage, or Medicare Part C, is a private insurance alternative to Original Medicare.

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