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March 31 Medicare Warning: Last Chance to Fix a Bad Advantage Plan Before Summer
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (613+ words) Millions of seniors are discovering that the Medicare Advantage plan they picked last fall isn't working the way they expected. The deadline to make changes (March 31) is quickly approaching.By April 1, anyone still stuck in a restrictive network, facing surprise…...
Insurance Premium Increases Continue Outpacing Inflation
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (761+ words) The cost of protection now climbs faster than the cost of living, and that reality reshapes household budgets across the country. Inflation has cooled from its recent peak, yet insurance premiums keep marching upward with stubborn determination. Auto policies jump…...
The HSA Overhaul: Why You Can’t Use Your Health Savings for These 5 Common Items in 2026
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (82+ words) What's one "seems eligible" item you've been tempted to buy with an HSA, and did you ever confirm the rules before swiping? 10 Ways to Protect Your Lifestyle When You Have No One Else to Depend On The Role of Prior…...
5 Medical Costs Seniors Still Pay Out-of-Pocket in 2026
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (488+ words) 5 Medical Costs Seniors Still Pay Out-of-Pocket in 2026inkl 5 Medical Costs Seniors Still Pay Out-of-Pocket in 2026 A common misconception among new retirees is that Medicare is a "free ride" for healthcare expenses. In reality, the 2026 Medicare fee schedule leaves significant gaps that…...
The Out-of-Network Lab Test That Can Bypass Surprise Billing Laws
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (815+ words) Have you ever wondered how a routine blood test could turn into a jaw'dropping bill? Some out'of'network lab tests can bypass the laws meant to protect you. This happens because lawmakers, regulators, and insurers have written, interpreted, and applied the…...
Florida’s New 30‑Day Deadline for Patient Overpayment Refunds
1+ week, 2+ day ago (528+ words) Florida's New 30Day Deadline for Patient Overpayment Refunds'inkl Florida's New 30Day Deadline for Patient Overpayment Refunds For years, patients in Florida have faced a frustrating double standard: they must pay their medical bills immediately, but if they overpay, the doctor's office takes…...
10 Medicaid Extras That Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs for Seniors in 2026
1+ week, 3+ day ago (73+ words) Which benefit would help the most right now'transportation, dental, help at home, or lower Medicare premiums'and have you checked if it's available in your state? Medicaid Waiver Slots Are Opening in Several States 5 Medicare Notices You Must Read Before You…...
Insurance Just Stopped Paying for These Routine Health Supplies — Check Your Plan Immediately
1+ week, 6+ day ago (494+ words) These changes are hitting seniors, caregivers, and anyone managing a chronic condition the hardest because the supplies being cut are often the ones used most frequently. Here are six routine health supplies some insurance companies are no longer covering, and…...
Wealth Taxes Are Proven Failures. Will California Take Note?
2+ week, 2+ day ago (446+ words) No, once spending is treated as untouchable and restraint as politically impossible, it's only a matter of time before politics demands more, more, more. More taxes and more distortion. This helps explain why wild new forms of wealth taxes are…...
6 Policy Adjustments That Reduce Payouts Mid-Cycle
2+ week, 5+ day ago (437+ words) Historically, if a storm destroyed your roof, your insurance paid for a new one, minus your deductible. It was a simple transaction: old roof ruined, new roof provided. Now, many insurers are adding a Roof Surfacing Payment Schedule endorsement to…...