Do you have trouble paying your monthly Medicare premiums or other Medicare costs? If you have limited income and …
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Changes to Medicare in 2016
Changes to Medicare happen each year, and they affect millions of Medicare participants. Considering Medicare is a …
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Deadline = December 15
The deadline for enrolling in an Obamacare plan is just one week away (December 15) if you want coverage to take effect …
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Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7
Open enrollment, which ends on December 7, is the one time of year when you can add, drop, or switch your Medicare …
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Why You and Your Spouse Might Need Different Medicare Plans
It’s not unusual for spouses to be covered under the same health plan for much of their married life – often an employer …
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Transitioning into Medicare? Here are some Important Pointers on Cancelling Your Current Health Plan
If you purchased your current health plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace and now you want to cancel it because …
Medicare Mistakes That Could Cost You
You have a lot of choices when it comes to Medicare and the biggest one might be choosing to take charge of your …
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3 Good Reasons to Shop for a New Medicare Plan
Every year during Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7) you can shop for a Medicare Advantage or Part D …
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The Benefits of Health Insurance Through the Marketplace
No one plans to get sick or hurt, but most people need medical care at some point – like a doctor visit, a prescription …
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What is Creditable Drug Coverage?
Medicare late enrollment penalties can sneak up on you if you don’t know the rules. The late enrollment penalty for …
3 Steps to Choosing a New Doctor
Choosing a doctor is an important decision. Your doctor can affect your health and quality of life, so knowing what to …
Managing Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs
Original Medicare Parts A and B do not cover 100% of your health care costs. In general, you are responsible for: A …
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Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment begins November 1
Open enrollment for Obamacare is rapidly approaching and is the one time of year when you can add or switch your …
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Medicare Supplement Insurance (“Medigap”) video
This video explains Medicare Supplemental Insurance – sometimes referred to as Medigap – which is designed to …
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Medicare Part D (“Prescription Drug Coverage”) video
This video explains Medicare Part D – which helps pay for the cost of prescription drugs through private insurance …
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Medicare Part C (“Medicare Advantage”) video
This video explains Medicare Part C – otherwise referred to as Medicare Advantage, which was established to provide …
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Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15
Open enrollment is rapidly approaching and is the one time of year when you can add, drop, or switch your Medicare …
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Medicare Parts A and B (“Original Medicare”) video
This video explains Medicare Part A and Part B – otherwise referred to as Original Medicare, which is provided …
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Health Insurance Marketplace Plans and Taxes
If you have health insurance coverage through a marketplace plan and were eligible for a tax credit used to reduce the …
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How to Sign Up for Medicare if You Have a Disability
If you’ve been diagnosed with a disability, you may qualify for Medicare. The type of disability has everything to do …
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Learn How Traveling Can Affect Which Medicare Plan You Choose
You may not have considered your vacation plans when choosing healthcare coverage. But knowing if you will be away from …
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Are You in Between Jobs? Here’s What to do About Health Insurance
Joblessness, whether planned for or not, can feel like free-falling without a net. There’s no guarantee you’ll land on …
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Medicare Cards Will No Longer Display Social Security Numbers
Have you heard the news? The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will start removing Social Security numbers …
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Medicare and Medicaid Turn 50 Today
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid Bill into law. At that time, Americans …
How to Transition from the Health Marketplace to Medicare
If you purchased your health insurance through the Health Marketplace, it won’t affect you when you’re ready to sign up …
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Dental Coverage in the Marketplace FAQs
You’ve got questions and we’ve got the answers. Read the following frequently asked questions to learn more about dental …
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Basics of Medicare video
This video explains Medicare and its different parts. Medicare is a health insurance program for all of the …
Southwest Florida Health Insurance Enrollment Doubles
Southwest Florida consumers embraced the federal health insurance exchange in 2015, with more than 55,000 people …
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Marketplaces for Small Businesses
When people think about the Affordable Care Act, they often picture the millions of Americans who now have the health …
Important Ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court
This week the Supreme Court made an important decision about the Health Insurance Marketplace. Their ruling means that …
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Florida Health Insurance
Affordable Care Act and Florida The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as ObamaCare, was voted on and passed …
6.4 Million Selected Health Insurance for 2015
On Tuesday, December 23rd, the Obama administration reported 6.4 million people chose a health insurance plan or were …
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2015 Lower Premiums Chart
Lower Cost Health Insurance Chart Review the chart to see if you qualify for a reduction on your health insurance …
2015 Open Enrollment for Individuals & Families
The Open Enrollment period for 2015 coverage is November 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015. If you haven’t enrolled in 2015 …
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