For some people, October symbolizes the start of autumn. But for anyone eligible for Medicare, the arrival of fall means something much more important—Medicare Open Enrollment season. In the following article, HealthMarkets reviews tips and important information to help you pick the right Medicare Plan to meet your needs. You don’t need to sign up […]

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has garnered a lot of debate since its implementation in 2010. The market continues to change as the healthcare reform debate continues. Initially, many health insurance companies—lacking the information they needed to ensure their financial stability—left the ACA’s marketplaces. As the marketplace stabilized, some companies returned, and others continue to […]

Part of my Sunday routine is a large cup of coffee and a thick local newspaper. After skimming headlines and reading articles of interest, I turn my attention to those glossy advertisements and begin shopping. I hunt for bargains on things I need and things I don’t need. I tear out coupons that may or […]

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) affects all of us, so it’s important to understand some key components. The law, also known as “Obamacare” and “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” was created to give more Americans access to quality healthcare.¹,² President Barack Obama signed the ACA into law in 2010. Since then, some of […]