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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.
Medicare Market Turmoil Boosts Shopping
By Allison BellBut some distributors are gone, and one market survivor acquired a 400-agent rival for free.
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.
October 25, 2024
Debate: Will Taxpayers Benefit From Medicare's New Prescription Payment Plan?The voluntary program allows those with Part D drug coverage to spread costs over the entire year.