Rising health insurance costs are putting California employers in a tough spot. The bills keep climbing, and it’s not just inflation — it’s a perfect storm of post-pandemic pressures, regulatory […]
Category Archives: Medicare
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If there’s one time of year when scammers are ready to pounce, it’s during Medicare Open Enrollment. Running from October 15 to December 7, millions of Americans review their coverage […]
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Oct
Medicare coverage changes every year. Premiums go up, provider networks shift, and certain benefits disappear. A plan that worked last year might no longer meet your needs – or your […]
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Oct
You have the opportunity to enroll in Medicare every year. However, nearly 7 out of 10 people fail to review their plans on a yearly basis, despite having access to […]
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Oct
Original Medicare leaves some frustrating gaps – especially regarding prescription drugs. For years, the “donut hole” has been a dreaded phase in Medicare drug plans. It’s a coverage gap that […]
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Here’s a reality you might be familiar with: nearly 98% of small businesses offering health insurance worry that the cost will become unsustainable in the next five to 10 years. […]
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Jun
A new midyear enrollee notification to Medicare Advantage policyholders reminding them about their plan’s unused supplemental benefits is coming. The new rule requires Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to engage in […]
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May
Final Calendar Year 2025 Part D Redesign Program For the first time in Medicare’s history, the amount of money that beneficiaries enrolled in Part D drug plans will have to […]
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Apr
The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA) Why is the government doing this? As with so many decisions, money is likely the driving force. In 2018, there were about […]
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Apr
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) provided for gradual improvements to Medicare Part D benefits beginning in 2023. In 2025 a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs […]