Want to renew the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plan you had last year? It’s the easiest way to go. Right? If your plan provided you with the health insurance you needed for healthcare, doctor’s visits, medications, and other healthcare needs, automatic re-enrollment might make sense. Were the premiums and out-of-pocket expenses affordable? Did you […]

For Americans turning 65 or older, the beginning of fall is also the beginning of the Medicare season. Whether you are new to Medicare or have been using it for years, each season brings changes to your plan options. These five Medicare tips can help you verify that you are getting the most out of […]

As a Medicare beneficiary, you may wonder whether your coverage includes the seasonal influenza vaccine, commonly referred to as a flu shot. As long as the doctor or qualified healthcare provider accepts Medicare, your Medicare flu shot will be covered once each flu season at no cost to you. HealthMarkets can help you learn how […]

The holiday season is upon us, and—among other things—that means a feast (or three) is in order. While there’s nothing wrong with partaking in a few indulgences, gorging ourselves on overly rich and sweet foods can cause physical pain and have a negative impact on our health. In order to help you avoid some of […]

For Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, the Open Enrollment Period for families begins on November 1 and ends on December 15.¹ During that time, you are responsible for making sure that you and your dependents have health insurance. If you do not obtain health insurance, you may be subject to a fine depending on the […]

Drinking plenty of fluids throughout the summer months will help keep you safe and comfortable. Without adequate hydration, people of all ages can suffer from heat exhaustion, which can include muscle cramps and nausea, or heat stroke, which can be life-threatening. Today, however, there are dozens and dozens of choices in beverages–from plain old water […]

Mashed potatoes and gravy, Grandma’s apple pie, and other holiday favorites can be a joyous part of any celebration. But to feel your best, you know you need to eat in moderation and stay active. How can you avoid temptation when delicious foods and calories abound? “From Halloween through New Year’s, there’s always a decision […]

It’s becoming more common for insurance companies to announce that they will no longer be offering certain plans or doing business in certain areas during the next year’s Open Enrollment Period, or that they are going out of business. During the last enrollment period, the insurance companies below made such announcements. Aetna in Delaware, Iowa, […]

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” However, there is more to healthy living than this popular cliché implies. While habits such as eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise are important factors in a healthy lifestyle, getting regular checkups can be just as vital. Because of the advances of modern medicine, doctors […]

Open enrollment for Medicare is October 15 through December 7. This is the time when people who are eligible for Medicare can change their Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage. Open enrollment for Medicare is different than the open enrollment period for the federal health insurance Marketplace, (November 1 – January 31). Medicare’s open […]

Coughing and sneezing aren’t the only elements of cold and flu season. Rashes are also caused by other conditions, such as allergies, or can be a symptom of a more serious disease. Some infectious diseases trigger rashes. Most people know when a cough or stomach ache requires medical attention, but we’re far less knowledgeable about […]

It’s that time of year again, and we don’t mean the holiday season. 2015 open enrollment begins on November 15, 2014. If you purchased a health insurance plan through the federal Marketplace last year and did not opt out of automatic renewal, you will be re-enrolled in that same plan unless you choose to switch […]