Action Benefits

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Where can Medicare beneficiaries get GLP-1s? Under the BRIDGE, of course

If you have been keeping up with Medicare drug coverage news, you know the debate for GLP-1 coverage has been hot and cold to say the least. The newest update, the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, will get your beneficiaries coverage for weight loss...

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A grimacing, worried skeleton sits in a casket, unsure of how he'll get Medicare to pay his claims after a report of his death.

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Medicare thinks you've died. Here's how to set the record straight.

"The report of my death was an exaggeration." Mark Twain said it. You'll probably never need to say it yourself, but it can happen.

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Missed Open Enrollment? Here's your health insurance options right now

If you're reading this, you probably didn't sign up for health insurance during Open Enrollment. Maybe the premiums were too high, or perhaps you...

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How to choose the right coverage for a nursing home stay

When families begin exploring nursing home options for a loved one, the conversation often centers on location, amenities, and quality of care....

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An underwriter puts an applicant for a health insurance policy under the microscope.

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Understanding medical underwriting: What are your options?

As you navigate the world of health insurance, you'll likely encounter the term "medical underwriting." Understanding how this process works—and when...

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Filing an IRMAA surcharge can be a lifesaver for clients' finances

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How Medicare enrollees can appeal IRMAA surcharges after income changes

You open the mail, and your face gets flushed. Your Medicare Part B premium just jumped by hundreds of dollars. What gives? You're likely paying an...

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2027 Medicare price negotiations are in, and so are GLP-1s

As it goes with the Inflation Reduction Act, CMS announced negotiated prices for 15 high-cost drugs that take effect January 1, 2027. This time...

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2026 Medicare Parts A, B, & D premiums, deductibles, coinsurance rates announced

Each year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updates cost-sharing requirements for the various parts of Medicare. On November 14,...

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A catcher's mitt rests on home plate. Is there a catch to Trump's GLP 1 deal?

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Trump's deal with Ozempic, Mounjaro makers to slash prices to $150: What's the catch?

On Thursday, November 6, 2025 the President and several top advisors announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to nominally decrease the...

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Six fall Medicare trends that all enrollees should be aware of.

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Six Medicare trends to watch during the fall 2025 Annual Enrollment Period

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7th. If you’re currently enrolled in Medicare, these six trends matter to you...

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