A locked-in pandemic mortgage rate feels like a financial lifeline until the stairs become a problem and the $15,000 fix lands outside every Medicare benefit you thought you had. Imagine a 68-year-old who refinanced her two-story house during the pandemic and…
Millions of older Americans could see lower monthly prices on their private Medicare plans in 2027 while those who have a stand-alone prescription drug plan could see monthly premiums increase less than $1, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS…
Medicare’s open enrollment period is for people who are already 65 or under 65 and enrolled in Medicare. Dear Toni: I turn 65 on May 12, and I need your help. What should I do this Medicare season? Insurance companies and agencies all claim…
Open enrollment for health insurance in many workplaces begins Nov. 1. (Dreamstime/TNS) ALBANY — New Yorkers can begin renewing their health insurance or enrolling in a new policy for 2027 through the state-run marketplace beginning Nov. 1, when the state’s open enrollment period…
This article is brought to you by Louisiana Blue. With health insurance enrollment periods and deadlines nearing, now is an ideal time for people to evaluate their coverage and make decisions for 2027. Mike Bertaut, a healthcare economist with Louisiana Blue,…
Residents encouraged to line up their health coverage for 2027 and take advantage of free enrollment assistance Public officials and health leaders to host event Friday urging Commonwealth residents to Get Covered The deadline for coverage starting January 1, 2027 is December 23, 2026. Open…
Most people assume the homebound rule decides whether Medicare pays for a doctor visit in their living room. That assumption is costing some patients care they already qualify for. She’s applying the homebound rule to the wrong benefit. If getting…
The data is unambiguous: employees don't enroll in voluntary benefits because they don't know those benefits exist. What's less clear is what benefits brokers and their employer clients should do about it and when. Kerry Brooks, SVP of Group Protection…
With plans changing and new options entering Connecticut, it's easy to feel unsure. Jim Lambert breaks down the 2027 Aetna plans in plain language, no sales pitch, just the pros and cons so you can decide with confidence. Enrollment ends December…
My KLGR (St. Paul, MN) — Minnesotans can start shopping for 2027 health insurance plans before MNsure’s open enrollment period begins November first. CEO Libby Caulum says the online marketplace allows consumers to compare coverage options and estimate costs based on income,…
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