Action Benefits

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Who can I trust when shopping for Medicare this AEP?

Action Benefits: Oct 30, 2023 8:36:53 AM

I am new to Medicare and I have been getting contacted like crazy. I’m not sure who to trust, but I also don’t want to miss my opportunity to sign up. What should I tell them? Great question. Many agents out there are perfectly legitimate, but there...

Medicare

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How your Medicare vaccines are covered this flu season

Action Benefits: Oct 26, 2023 2:57:48 PM

Runny noses and itchy throats. Coughs and fevers. Orange juice and daytime TV. Flu season is right around the corner, leaving us clamoring to store...

Medicare

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CMS releases Medicare Parts A & B premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for 2024

Action Benefits: Oct 13, 2023 12:28:53 PM

Each year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updates cost-sharing requirements for the various parts of Medicare. On October 12,...

Medicare

It’s not always easy to understand the four key payments you'll make under your insurance policy: premiums, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance.

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What's the difference between a deductible, copay, and coinsurance?

Action Benefits: Sep 29, 2023 11:19:29 AM

Health insurance is helpful in helping you access needed medical care. But, it’s not always easy to understand the variety of payments you might be...

Individual and Family Under 65 Medicare Employer Group

1/3 of divorces happen after age 50. 1/4 happen after 60. What should recent or future divorcees know about their health coverage? Five options inside.

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1/3 of divorces happen after age 50. What do divorcees need to know about health insurance?

Action Benefits: Sep 18, 2023 3:31:00 PM

For a variety of reasons, older Americans may choose to divorce. While there are several considerations that the now-ex-partners should be aware of,...

Individual and Family Under 65 Medicare Employer Group

98% of seniors have insurance – whether it comes from Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or a retiree plan. Yet, they still carry almost $54B in debt. Three tips to avoid it

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68% of seniors are confused about Medicare coverage. It costs them billions.

Action Benefits: Sep 11, 2023 9:55:00 AM

71% of Medicare Advantage enrollees are satisfied with their plans, and a full 61% believe their plan outperforms previous coverage. But only 44% say...

Medicare

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The “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan” and You

Action Benefits: Sep 8, 2023 8:14:00 AM

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new program designed to even the keel of beneficiary spending on prescription...

Medicare

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I’m still working. Do I have to enroll in Medicare at age 65?

Action Benefits: Aug 22, 2023 9:38:00 AM

Turning 65 is a significant milestone in your life, and one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is when to enroll in Medicare. Medicare is a...

Medicare

Health insurance is complex, but there are some cheat codes you can use to better understand it. Take a look at how the ACA's metals levels can help.

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What are metal levels in the Affordable Care Act? Your guide to smart health insurance choices

Action Benefits: Jul 21, 2023 12:21:00 PM

Health insurance is a complex topic, but there are some cheat codes you can use to better understand it. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as...

Individual and Family Under 65 Employer Group

At 16, children can drive. At 18, they can vote. And at 26, they need to find their own health insurance coverage. Here are five paths they could take:

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What happens when your child turns 26: A guide for insurance consumers

Action Benefits: Jun 27, 2023 12:30:00 PM

Parents look forward to a number of age-related milestones for their children. At 16, they can get their driver’s license. At 18, they can cast their...

Individual and Family Under 65

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