Open enrollment is rapidly approaching and is the one time of year when you can add or switch your healthcare coverage. Open enrollment for the coming year runs from November 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017. Important dates for 2017 enrollment:
If you don't have health insurance coverage, you can sign up right now. Before you apply for 2016 coverage, you can get a glimpse of the plans and prices available to you based on your: location, age, and expected 2016 income.
Choosing a doctor is an important decision. Your doctor can affect your health and quality of life, so knowing what to look for in a doctor is an important task. Here are a few things you may need to consider when
Original Medicare Parts A and B do not cover 100% of your health care costs. In general, you are responsible for: A monthly Part B premium (Part A is premium-free for most people) An annual Part B deductible 20% of the
Open enrollment for Obamacare is rapidly approaching and is the one time of year when you can add or switch your healthcare coverage through the Marketplace. Open enrollment for the coming year runs from November 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016.
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyLLMPul_ng[/embed] This video explains Medicare Supplemental Insurance – sometimes referred to as Medigap – which is designed to help pay for some or all of the costs not covered by Original Medicare Parts A and B. Medicare Supplement plans are offered
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJDOjZJiIMI[/embed] This video explains Medicare Part D – which helps pay for the cost of prescription drugs through private insurance companies. Many people are often surprised to learn that Original Medicare (Parts A and B) doesn’t cover prescription drugs. But you
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD7aL44oEv8[/embed] This video explains Medicare Part C – otherwise referred to as Medicare Advantage, which was established to provide Medicare coverage through private insurance companies. Medicare Advantage or Part C provides a single plan that combines services that you get with
Open enrollment is rapidly approaching and is the one time of year when you can add, drop, or switch your Medicare coverage. Open enrollment for the coming year runs from October 15 to December 7, with coverage beginning January 1, 2016.
If you’ve been diagnosed with a disability, you may qualify for Medicare. The type of disability has everything to do with when your coverage begins and whether you are automatically enrolled or if you need to take steps to start the
You may not have considered your vacation plans when choosing healthcare coverage. But knowing if you will be away from home and for how long is an important consideration as you choose a Medicare plan or re-evaluate your Medicare coverage. Open
Joblessness, whether planned for or not, can feel like free-falling without a net. There’s no guarantee you’ll land on your feet. And while a change in income is likely the most significant financial adjustment you’ll encounter if you’re newly unemployed, it’s
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid Bill into law. At that time, Americans 65 and older were the age group least likely to have health insurance. Fifty years later, virtually all seniors have health
Southwest Florida consumers embraced the federal health insurance exchange in 2015, with more than 55,000 people enrolling in Obamacare coverage in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties, according to newly released federal data. Enrollment more than doubled from 2014, when just
When people think about the Affordable Care Act, they often picture the millions of Americans who now have the health and financial security that come with having access to quality and affordable coverage through the individual Health Insurance Marketplace. What some may
This week the Supreme Court made an important decision about the Health Insurance Marketplace. Their ruling means that consumers who receive subsidies for health insurance purchased through federally-run exchanges may continue to receive the subsidies and quality affordable health care coverage
On Tuesday, December 23rd, the Obama administration reported 6.4 million people chose a health insurance plan or were re-enrolled in coverage through the federal insurance marketplace. It was reported that new health insurance coverage reported 1.9 million people or 30 percent
Lower Cost Health Insurance Chart Review the chart to see if you qualify for a reduction on your health insurance coverage costs. There are other things to consider if you qualify to save money on your health insurance coverage but this
The Open Enrollment period for 2015 coverage is November 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015. If you haven’t enrolled in 2015 coverage by February 15, you generally can’t buy Marketplace health coverage for 2015 unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment
