Do You Pay More If You Use a Broker to Sign Up for Medicare?

When the time comes to enroll in a Medicare plan – whether for the first time, at age 65, or each year during the Annual Election Period or Open Enrollment…

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Tracking Your Medical Expenses Helps at Tax Time

Medical expenses are climbing for many of us. And for those on a fixed income (like retirees) or for young families with more limited income, finding every break you can…

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4 Reasons Employers Should Consider Offering HSAs to Employees

If you’ve opted to provide your employees with a group healthcare plan, you’ve taken an important step toward protecting them and providing a benefit they surely value. But not all…

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Does Medicare Pay for Nursing Homes?

At some point after retirement, many of us will need long-term nursing care. Often this means moving into a nursing home on a full-time basis, and sometimes for many months…

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Is Medicare Advantage a Good Fit for You?

Since Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment is happening now (through March 31) you might be wondering if a Medicare Advantage plan is right for you. If you chose a Medicare Advantage…

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Do I Enroll in Medicare if I Already Have Health Insurance?

You probably know that at age 65, you become eligible to enroll in Medicare. But what you might not know is that you’re actually required to do so. If you…

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Life Events That May Require You to Reevaluate Your Health Insurance Options

Your health insurance plan will work best when it matches your family’s needs. But needs sometimes change over time, and even abruptly on occasion. So what do you do when…

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Medicare Initial Enrollment: What You Need to Know When You Turn 65

If you’re turning 65 this year, you will face some important decisions. Are you ready to retire? Are you planning to claim your Social Security benefits yet? And what about…

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5 Reasons to Offer Health Benefits to Your Employees

As a business owner, it probably seems obvious that offering a healthcare plan to your employees would benefit them in a number of ways. But did you know that enrolling…

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What Business Owners and Employees Need to Know About ACA Deadlines

When we think about ACA requirements and deadlines, we all tend to focus on enrollment issues. But reporting, for the purposes of filing taxes and claiming subsidies, represents another important…

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