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“Premium” is another word for payment. And your Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) premiums are the monthly payments you make for your health insurance plan. By learning how premium payments work, you can better decide if getting Medicare Advantage insurance is right for you, and if so, which type of plan you can afford. A […]

Before you shop for or purchase a Medicare plan, make sure you know the five Medicare questions to ask to ensure that you find the best value for your needs. Not sure how to find answers? The HealthMarkets Medicare shopping experience helps makes it easy. 1. How much does a Medicare Advantage plan cost? While […]

The 2025 Open Enrollment Period (OEP) begins November 1, 2025, and ends usually January 15, 2025, in most states.1 The chart below shows the 2025 OEP dates for the states that use the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage begins January 1. If you have a Special Enrollment Period, coverage will begin the first day of […]

Looking for health insurance during the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment period? Open enrollment begins November 1.1 And there’s a few things you can do right now to get ready, whether you’re new to ACA enrollment or plan to enroll again. If you’re new to the ACA enrollment process, you’ll have a lot to learn […]

Stay up-to-date on Healthcare Reform. Below is a summary of recent events to help you stay current on healthcare reform news all in one place. Healthcare Reform Update for September 6, 2024  Hospice provider to pay $3.85 million for false Medicare claims  A nationwide hospice and home healthcare provider has agreed to pay $3.85 million […]

Looking for immediate health insurance coverage? You’ve got options. But there are a bunch of questions to consider to find a plan that works for you based on your circumstances. In this article, you’ll get answers to the top 8 questions about how to apply for immediate health insurance coverage: Can I get medical insurance […]

Are you looking for short-term health insurance? You know, temporary coverage to protect your health (and your pocketbook) until things settle down and look a little more “normal.” Maybe you’re in between jobs Maybe you missed the Open Enrollment Period for the Affordable Care Act and ACA plans Maybe you got dropped from previous coverage […]

Looking for a 6-month health insurance plan for temporary coverage? You’re smart to take action protect yourself from a gap in coverage. Even if you’re healthy, going without health insurance can be risky. For example:1 Fixing a broken leg can cost up to $7,500 The average cost of a 3-day hospital stay is around $30,000 […]

Looking for health insurance between jobs? If you’re among the estimated 6.8 million people in the U.S. who are unemployed, or you know your work status is about to change, what’s your plan for health insurance?1 You could sign up for: COBRA, which would mean paying out of your own pocket to continue with your […]

If you have to be hospitalized for an extended period of time, here’s a type of insurance that could help. One minute you’re fine, the next minute you could be rushed to the emergency room in an ambulance. And if you end up in the hospital, you’re not only worried about your own health but […]

Having urinary incontinence can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Here’s how a telehealth appointment can help — plus, possible treatments. You were watching a comedy special with your family when it happened. You were laughing hard and suddenly felt some wetness, and your face immediately went red with embarrassment. What happened to you isn’t some rare […]

If you are dealing with a critical condition, this type of insurance plan may help. Here’s how. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds, which adds up to more than 800,000 people a year. And in 2024, it’s estimated that there will be more than 2 million new cancer cases […]