Wednesday, August 14, 2024

In a move critics say is designed to shield the Biden-Harris administration from election fallout, the administration has leveraged taxpayer funds to mask upcoming increases in Medicare premiums.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Being self-employed affects your taxes in several ways compared to workers who are considered employees.

Thursday, July 11, 2024

You might think that when you enroll in Medicare, the federal government health insurance program will pay for everything related to your health care. It doesn’t. Tallying how much you pay out of pocket for Medicare each year can lead to serious sticker shock.​​

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Consider these health insurance options if you plan to retire before 65

Tuesday, July 02, 2024

Boss. Business owner. Sole proprietor. Freelancer. Independent contractor. Hustler. No matter what you call yourself, being your own boss is hard-core. But hard-core folks still need health insurance—and when you work for yourself, you’re on your own.

Tuesday, July 02, 2024

Medicaid is the primary program providing comprehensive coverage of health care and long-term services and supports to more than 90 million low-income people in the United States.

Monday, July 01, 2024

You typically have a limited amount of time to choose the best health insurance plan for your family, but rushing and picking the wrong coverage can be costly. Here’s a start-to-finish guide to help you find affordable health insurance, whether it’s through a state or federal marketplace or through an employer.

Monday, July 01, 2024

There are many factors to consider when comparing Medigap plans, from monthly premium to pre-existing condition waiting periods.

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Looking over an employer-provided insurance plan summary can often feel like you’re reading something in another language. In all fairness, you sort of are.

Friday, June 28, 2024

Outside of ACA's annual open enrollment, you can still enroll or change plans if you experience a qualifying life event

Thursday, June 27, 2024

A premium tax credit can help you save on health insurance costs by reducing your monthly bill. It's only available for those who purchase insurance through a state or federal health insurance marketplace, and your income must fall below a certain threshold to qualify. You'll find out whether you are eligible when you apply for a marketplace health insurance plan.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Medicare is a fee-for-service health insurance program for aging individuals. It comes with an alphabet soup of parts that offer different types of coverage and benefits. But Medicare has its challenges—including many holes that simply aren’t covered at all. To fill those gaps, consider enrolling in a Medicare Advantage or a Medicare Supplement plan. To help you make an informed decision and weigh the pros and cons of each option, we’ve gathered unbiased expert insights and research on coverage, cost, convenience and choice.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

When seeking out health insurance coverage past when it’s partially covered by your previous employer, how do you choose between picking COBRA or private health insurance? Both have pros and cons. The right choice, however, depends on your unique circumstances. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of COBRA vs. private health insurance.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Your goal in choosing a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is to select a plan that covers all your drugs with the lowest out-of-pocket cost, provides good service, and checks the box on any other personal requirements you might have.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

In this Article, I talk about what every employee needs to know about health coverage during a job transition. This is the first article in a series that will focus on the exact process that every employee needs to apply when they lose their health coverage. Hope this helps!