Health Insurance
Health insurance news and analysis, with coverage of general health insurance trends, major medical insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, telemedicine plans, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term health insurance, the Affordable Care Act public exchange program, and more.
November 11, 2024
Medicare Part B Premium to Climb 5.9% in 2025That compares with a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of just 2.5%.
November 08, 2024
Medicare Market Turmoil Boosts ShoppingBut some distributors are gone, and one market survivor acquired a 400-agent rival for free.
November 06, 2024
Trump Win Boosts Insurers, Ratchets Up Expectations for DealsThe new administration is likely to pull back on Biden-era measures affecting health insurers, drug prices and public-health leadership.
November 06, 2024
12 Most Livable Midsize U.S. Cities: 2024AARP looked at areas with a population of between 25,000 and 99,999 individuals, including some near the water.
November 04, 2024
Unhappy Medicare Plan Issuers Zero Out Agent CommissionsOne veteran agent estimated the sudden shift has affected more than 35% of his Medicare plan clients.
October 31, 2024
Help Clients Avoid Hitting HSA Contribution LimitsAccount owners who add too much cash could face penalties.
October 31, 2024
15 Most Livable Big Cities in the U.S.: 2024AARP used more than 50 metrics to score cities on metrics like housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment and health.
October 31, 2024
Help Clients Navigate Common Medicare PitfallsThe Medicare open enrollment season is a great time to help clients review their coverage.
October 29, 2024
10 New Life and Health Tax Numbers to Know for 2025These are the adjusted parameters that will quietly shape clients' world.
October 28, 2024
Musk Wants $2T Cut From the Budget. It'd Be DifficultIt would likely entail significant cuts to popular programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans' benefits.