If you’re 65 or older and are thinking about changing your Medicare plan, you may want to grab your tablet or smartphone to take some e-notes. If you’ve already got an Original Medicare plan, you know that you get hospital insurance through Medicare Part A and doctor insurance through Medicare Part B. But maybe your […]

  When it’s time to renew your health insurance policy, what should you look for? In most cases, you’ll review your health insurance policy, evaluate your options, and choose a plan during Open Enrollment beginning on November 1, for coverage beginning Jan. 1.1  Maybe you’ll renew your existing health insurance policy. Or maybe some things […]

HealthMarkets helps you navigate what insurance may cover if you have hearing issues or a need for hearing aids.   Are you one of the roughly 37.5 million American adults who has trouble hearing? Keep reading to learn what insurance may or may not cover. “Out-of-pocket costs for devices and services because of lack of insurance […]

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded healthcare coverage to include preventive services. These services are provided without a deductible, copay, or coinsurance. So, are vaccines covered by health insurance? All Affordable Care Act-qualified health insurance plans cover certain vaccines Which vaccines are covered will vary slightly depending on age (under or over the age of […]

In a 2021 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 60% of U.S. adults reported using dietary supplements. And while you can easily pick them up without a prescription — that doesn’t mean they’re cheap. In 2021, people in the United States spent nearly $50 billion on vitamins and supplements. But did […]

It’s easy to forget how important your hips are. They help get you up in the morning, into the shower, and off to see your grandchildren. And when they stop working the way they should, it gets harder to do that normal routine. Every year, many Americans just like you get a hip replaced. In […]

Did you know that about 15% of American adults have some form of hearing loss?1 And, the odds increase with age. Hearing loss affects up to 39.3% of adults in their 60s.2 Despite those numbers, most people who could benefit from hearing aids don’t use them. In fact, fewer than 20% of people who need […]

Looking for a health care provider? There’s something you need to do before you book a doctor’s appointment or go to the hospital: make sure your providers are “in-network.” You could save money with an in-network provider If you get care from an out-of-network provider, you may be surprised by your medical bill. Some health […]

There are more than 6 million Americans who are 65 or older living with Alzheimer’s dementia, the sixth-leading cause of death among Medicare-aged individuals.1 Understanding what Medicare will and will not cover is important as you manage your Alzheimer’s diagnosis. We’ve compiled some commonly asked questions to help you understand Medicare coverage. Does Medicare Cover […]

Heading to the pharmacy isn’t usually a fun experience. After you’ve discussed potential treatments with your doctor and selected a medication that you can both agree on, you generally have to wait some amount of time for the prescription to be filled before you can pick it up and return home. And, to lengthen the […]

Medicare Part D, also known as a Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), helps people with Medicare pay for their medication. These plans are purchased from private health insurance providers and come with a variety of benefits and premiums. But for some high-usage Medicare enrollees, they can also come with unexpected expenses, called the Medicare Part D […]

While many Americans once lacked insurance coverage to pay for mental health treatment, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped change that. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about ACA mental health coverage. Do ACA Plans Cover Mental Health? The Affordable Care Act covers mental health and substance abuse disorder services. One of […]