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 Open Enrollment Period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a great time to evaluate your healthcare re-enrollment. You may need to re-enroll, re-apply for, or switch your health plan. It all depends on your needs and any changes you may have experienced. Ensure You Have the Right Subsidies When you enrolled last year, you […]

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 […]

There are few things in life more important than your health insurance, so it’s no wonder most of us find it daunting when shopping for it. “What health insurance do I need?” can be a complicated question, and it’s something to think about as the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) approaches. For most states, OEP begins […]

Many people are looking to have the Affordable Care Act explained to them in a simple, straightforward way. We know you have lots of questions and we’re here to help with plenty of answers.  The best way to start getting a handle on the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, is to review its major provisions. […]

The following interview with HealthMarkets insurance agent Susan Sundberg has been edited for clarity. This interview was conducted in person and through email. In [glossary ignore=”true”]September[/glossary] of 2015, we had the opportunity to interview Susan Sundberg, an independent HealthMarkets agent. As an agent, she is an entrepreneur and a small business of her own. Although […]

Did you know there is a federal program to increase government contracts for women? We didn’t, either! That’s why HealthMarkets reviewed the program and wants to share this information with you. The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program was implemented in February 2011. The program strives to enable women to compete for government contracts […]

Believe it or not, but almost third of all people in the U.S. haven’t visited the dentist even once this year. That makes sense because, after all, they are just teeth and gums, right? Wrong! In this article, HealthMarkets reviews why you ought to give yourself the tools to protect yourself. More than 800,000 emergency […]

We are in the thick of Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Open Enrollment is the three-month period, that kicked off in mid-November, when consumers can purchase or change their health insurance for the coming year. Most Americans are subject to the Obamacare requirements; meaning they must have health insurance […]

“Too expensive.” “Don’t need it at my age.” There are plenty of reasons why people choose not to obtain life insurance. But all too often, the reasons aren’t grounded in truth. In fact, several myths seem to form the basis for why people decide against life insurance. Let’s see if we can set the record […]