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The Great Medicare Advantage Contraction of 2026: What It Means if Your Plan Was Canceled (and How I Can Help)
If you just got a letter that your Medicare Advantage plan won’t be offered for 2026 , you’re not alone. Several insurers trimmed plan...
Oct 42 min read
Why are Health Insurance Premiums so Variable Depending on the Person?
If you’ve ever shopped for health insurance, or talked to your neighbors about it, you’ve probably noticed that premiums can vary a lot...
Aug 142 min read
How Do ACA Health Plans Work?
Today we're going to talk about how ACA health plans work. ACA health plans, also known as Marketplace or Obamacare plans, are designed...
Aug 131 min read
1. How to Appeal a Medicare Claim Denial
If Original Medicare or your Medicare Advantage plan ever denies a claim, don’t panic. Whether you’re on Original Medicare or a Medicare...
Aug 61 min read
1. Medicare Coverage While Traveling: What You Need to Know
If you’re someone on Medicare who travels a lot or spends more than a couple of weeks away from home at a time, it’s important to know...
Jul 281 min read
What Does Your “Out-of-Pocket Maximum” Really Mean?
If there's one number in your health insurance plan you really need to know, it's your out-of-pocket maximum . This is the built-in...
Jul 172 min read
Understanding Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)
Today we're going to talk about the annual enrollment period for Medicare that every Medicare beneficiary has to navigate. So, every year...
Jul 101 min read
What Is a Health Savings Account (HSA)?
Today we're going to unpack more about what a HSA aka Health Savings Account is. There is a lot of confusion on this topic that I've...
Jul 22 min read
1. What Are Medicare Star Ratings and Why Do They Matter?
Today we'll talk a bit about Medicare Plan Star ratings. Medicare Star Ratings are done by CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid...
Jun 251 min read
1. How Does Medicare Work with Other Insurance?
This is a question I often get asked and the response is: it depends. When you become eligible for Medicare, it's important to understand...
Jun 172 min read
How Do Health Insurance Deductibles Work?
Today we’ll talk a bit about what a deductible is . I often get asked this question during appointments with clients. A deductible is...
Jun 111 min read
Understanding the Costs of Medicare: Premiums, Deductibles, and More
Medicare involves many costs, including premiums, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance to consider. Getting clarity on these topics...
Jun 42 min read
What’s the Difference Between PPO and HMO Plans?
Toady we'll briefly go over PPO Network plans and HMO Network plans. PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plans and HMO (Health...
May 281 min read
Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: Which is Right for You?
I think deciding between Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Medicare Advantage plans is the most crucial Medicare choice that influences...
May 212 min read
What Is Health Insurance and Why Do You Need It?
The basic definition of Health insurance is that it's a binding contract between you and an insurance company that helps cover the cost...
May 132 min read
When Should I Enroll in Medicare? Important Deadlines Explained
Timing is critical when enrolling in Medicare. Everyone's Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is a seven-month timeframe that begins three...
May 72 min read
A Brief History of Under 65 Health Insurance in America for the Self-Employed and Uninsured Workers
When you're self-employed or work for an employer that doesn't offer health insurance, understanding your options is critical—and often...
May 23 min read
Understanding Medicare: What is it and How Does it Work?
Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily designed for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as younger individuals who...
May 21 min read
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