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6 Milestones and How They Might Change Your Life Insurance Needs
Life is full of life-changing moments. Moving to a different city, starting a new job, becoming a first-time parent (or grandparent). But it’s also full of uncertainty — and how...
Why this year’s Medicare Annual Notice of Change will be vital reading for beneficiaries
If you’re on Medicare, you’ll be getting one or two Annual Notice of Change letters in your mail or email this September about your 2025 coverage and costs. You may be tempted to...
Unleash Market Potential: ACA Cuts Uninsured Rates, Expands Opportunities
Since its inception in 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a catalyst for reducing uninsured rates among U.S. minority groups, creating significant market opportunities...
Lower Drug Prices Announced Under Medicare Negotiation Program
CMS today announced the agreed-upon lower prices for all 10 drugs selected for price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These drugs are considered some of the...
Medicare Advantage in 2024: Enrollment Update and Key Trends
Medicare Advantage enrollment has been on a steady climb for the past two decades following changes in policy designed to encourage a robust role for private plan options in...
Medicare Advantage in 2024: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Supplemental Benefits, and Prior Authorization
In 2024, three quarters (75%) of enrollees in individual Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage pay no premium other than the Medicare Part B premium, which is...
Top Life Insurance Statistics for 2024
The state of the life insurance industry is continuously evolving, and understanding trends and changes can help you choose the right policy. Life insurance offers financial...
How much and why ACA Marketplace premiums are going up in 2025
For 2025, across 324 insurers participating in the 50 states and DC, this analysis shows a median proposed premium increase of 7%, which is similar to last year. Based on a more...
Registration and Training for Marketplace Agents and Brokers
Agents and brokers who are new to the Marketplace this year, or who did not complete plan year 2024 registration and training, will be required to take the full Individual...
Signing Up for Medicare and Social Security at the Same Time? 2 Things You Need to Know
Age 65 is a big milestone in the context of retirement planning, because that's when seniors are eligible to sign up for Medicare. In fact, you can enroll in Medicare three...