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Open Enrollment comes around faithfully every year. Employees enroll in workplace benefits such as health, dental, vision and life insurance. For the growing number of employees approaching or working beyond age 65, there is another Open Enrollment that takes place October 15 through December 7 – the Medicare Annual Enrollment…

Planning for retirement can be an exciting time, but it can also bring some apprehension. Though it should always be somewhere on the radar, if you’re within 10 years of retiring, it’s time to start seriously thinking about how life will look for you financially. Health care costs are one…

It happens every fall. Just as the leaves are sure to change, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period begins. It’s prime time to sign up for a Medicare plan, and it’s an opportunity to make changes to your existing plan. If you want to go beyond the standard benefits included in…

Whether you’re new to Medicare or have already enrolled in a Medicare plan in the past, the terminology can be confusing to understand. Here’s what you need to know to successfully talk the Medicare talk during the Medicare Annual Election Period. Premium. What you’ll pay monthly for your Medicare health…

The open enrollment season is coming up. Avoid these common mistakes. 1. Letting open enrollment pass you by Don’t automatically re-enroll in your Marketplace health insurance plan. This is perhaps the worst mistake you make during open enrollment. From one year to the next, carriers may make sweeping changes to…

Now is the time to start re-evaluating your health insurance needs for the new year. It can seem like a major headache to deal with wading into the health insurance coverage waters again, but it’s well worth your while. Consider any changes you or your family have experienced in terms…

    Open enrollment season is coming up. Check out these reasons to start exploring your options for health care coverage. 1. Everyone needs a check-up. Not only should you be seen yearly for mammograms and other preventive care, at some point you may get sick and require an antibiotic…

The open enrollment period to purchase an individual or family insurance policy on the Marketplace is the only time you can change, update or cancel your policy – without penalty or having to qualify for a life event. Take advantage of this time to explore your options and find the…

You’ve probably heard that healthcare costs are rising, and wondered, What can I do about it? With the annual election period happening now, it’s time to take advantage of savings that can reduce your healthcare expenses and put a little more spending money in your pocket each month. What to…

No matter how you feel about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), if you need health insurance, you’re going to have to learn the ins and outs of Obamacare. With the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) coming up (between November 1, 2020, and January 31, 2021), you should take the time to…

With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period coming up for 2020, now’s the time to get a little bit more educated about why the Open Enrollment Period is important, what you can do during that time, and what’s changing.   Here’s the scoop on Medicare Open Enrollment Period 2017. Why should…