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Mouse Print*-- Thanks for Nothing - Fall 2025

A few times a year we look at advertisements or offers that just make you shake your head in disbelief, or which might cause you to chuckle. It's that time again. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

Big Changes Coming to Medicare Plans

Open enrollment to subscribe to a different Medicare advantage plan or supplement plan started last week and runs until December 7. We can expect big changes to advantage plans as doctor networks shrink, and higher costs are imposed. Personally, MrConsumer prefers a comprehensive supplement plan -- plan F (grandfathered version) or G (or equivalent in MA), costing around $300+ a month in many states that picks up the 20% of costs that Medicare does not cover. All doctors that accept Medicare are covered in these plans, so there are no limited networks, and generally no co-pays, but you need to buy a separate drug plan if you want any prescription coverage. Find the least expensive drug plan for the meds you take here. Note likely high deductible.

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Most/Least Expensive Hotels

Cheaphotels.org just surveyed hotel rates in 100 cities to find the average rate for the cheapest available double room, centrally located, and with at least three stars. The two most expensive cities were Boston and New York, while Cambodia and Vietnam had the cheapest rates. See the full list of cities and prices.