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Plan for tiny Medicare payment hike would hurt seniors, some warn
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (533+ words) Seniors may face either cuts to their Medicare Advantage benefits or higher costs next year if the Trump administration's proposal for a miniscule payment increase for 2027 kicks in, some industry experts warned. With such a small increase, insurers immediately warned…...
Brian Krantz and Plan Medicare Partner with AmeriLife to Expand White-Glove Medicare Support for Financial Advisors Nationwide
2+ week, 4+ day ago (692+ words) Industry veteran and respected licensed health insurance producer joins one of the nation's largest FMOs to scale an advisor-first Medicare service model for wealth management firms and their clients "For more than 15 years, I have built deep relationships with hundreds…...
Smart Medigap Plans Expands Medicare Services as Independent Agent Addresses Coverage Gaps in Texas
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (897+ words) Haslet, TX " November 18, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " "Every client's situation is unique, from their health conditions to their prescription needs to their budget constraints," added Hagan. "Our role is to serve as a knowledgeable guide who can explain the differences between Original Medicare,…...
Insurance companies scaling back Medicare Advantage
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (32+ words) Funding cuts to Medicare will have an impact on residents in Minnesota, with UnitedHealth primarily pulling back in the southern part of the state. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest details....
Smart Medigap Plans Expands Services as Independent Medicare Agent Addresses Growing Demand for Personalized Coverage
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (855+ words) Haslet, TX " October 14, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " Smart Medigap Plans has expanded its Medicare supplement insurance offerings to address the increasing complexity of healthcare coverage options facing Texas seniors. The expansion includes enhanced personalized consultation services and a broader range of supplemental insurance…...
Do you know what you earned 2 years ago? Why it's important for Medicare enrollment
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (780+ words) Medicare enrollment for 2026 opens on Oct. 15. Do you know what you earned two years ago? Your 2024 income will determine if you'll pay the Medicare surcharge, or income-related monthly adjustment amount, next year. If taxable income exceeds certain thresholds, Medicare and…...
Smart Medigap Plans Expands Medicare Insurance Broker Services Across Texas
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1090+ words) Haslet, TX September 25, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " Smart Medigap Plans, an independent Medicare insurance agency, announces the expansion of its Medicare supplement plan offerings to provide more comprehensive coverage options for Medicare-eligible individuals throughout the state of Texas. The expansion addresses the growing…...
90% of the US healthcare spend goes to preventable disease. There's an easy fix | Opinion
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (621+ words) Every day, chronic disease quietly shapes our lives and economic future. Diseases like heart disease, diabetes, cancers and others now account for roughly 90% of our nation's $4.5 trillion in annual healthcare spend. They also shorten lives, put a strain on our…...
UnitedHealth complies with DOJ criminal, civil requests, filing shows
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (389+ words) July 24 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth on Thursday publicly confirmed it was under investigation by the Department of Justice and said it was complying with both criminal and civil requests from the federal agency. The disclosure was made in a regulatory filing, marking…...
Covenant Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas contract standoff could disrupt local healthcare
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (911+ words) On Aug. 1, more than 140,000 Lubbock area residents may lose in-network coverage at several local hospitals due to contract negotiations between Covenant Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS) reaching a standstill. Dr. Amy Thompson, CEO of Covenant Health's…...