If your 65th birthday falls between July and December, your mailbox is likely already filling up with colorful brochures, folders, and letters about Medicare. Entering the Medicare system is a significant transition, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the sudden...
Just as we are navigating the “Medicare Shake-Up,” another major headline has hit the healthcare world: Cigna has announced its plans to exit the Individual Exchange (Obamacare) market entirely by 2027. According to recent reports, this move will...
If you have a UnitedHealthcare (AARP) Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policy, you may have recently received a notice that will make your heart skip a beat. Effective June 1, 2026, UnitedHealthcare is implementing rate increases of up to 30% for many policyholders...
Every Spring, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releases a “Rate Announcement.” While it might sound like a boring government document that doesn’t matter to you, it’s actually the blueprint to improve payment accuracy across both programs. The...
If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan, you likely have a “hidden gem” in your wallet: the Over-the-counter (OTC) Allowance. Most plans provide a quarterly credit—often ranging from $50 to $150—to spend on everyday health items. These supplemental...
** Updated April 15, 2026** If you have a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan in Indiana, your birthday is about to get a whole lot better. Starting January 1, 2026, a new state law officially goes into effect that could save you hundreds of dollars a year on your...
