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How to Surprise-Proof the Medicare Surcharge
By Jeff JudgeAdvisors can help clients manage premium shocks to their health insurance — without overpromising.
May 01, 2026
Medicare Portal Exposed Providers' Social Security Numbers: ReportThe database was created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help seniors look up medical providers.
April 30, 2026
Medicare's Donut Hole Closed, but Enrollees Still Have Bills to PayFor many retirees, the prescription drug expenses peak at beginning of the year.
April 22, 2026
If You Can't Beat Health Care Cost Increases ... Hedge Them?A top insurance industry risk math expert has designed two new ETFs for that purpose.
April 21, 2026
How Advisors Can Start Treating AI Like a Tool, Not a ThreatThe strongest use cases are the tasks advisors already do manually and imperfectly, under time pressure.
April 14, 2026
12 Healthiest American Cities: 2026WalletHub ranked 182 cities on access to high-quality health care, green spaces, recreation centers and healthy food.
April 13, 2026
12 Best States for Older Workers in 2026People 65 and older are projected to experience faster labor force growth over the next decade, CareScout finds.
April 08, 2026
Most Advisors Have Big Gaps in Medicare Knowledge: SurveyFew who took an insurer's quiz understood that "Original Medicare" lacks a cap on annual out-of-pocket spending.