Katy Willis Avoid higher Medicare bills by steering clear of key traps. You work hard, save what you can for retirement, and then hit 65, only to find out that one missed deadline can increase your Medicare premiums for the rest of your life. This isn’t obvious when you’re first signing up for Medicare. But
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Time is Running Out: Navigating the 2026 Health Insurance “Rate Cliff”
It’s January 19, 2026, and if you haven’t secured your health insurance for the year yet, the clock isn’t just ticking—it’s practically screaming. While Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace officially closed for most of the country on January 15, a few states (like California, New York, and New Jersey) have extended deadlines through
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Understanding Medicare enrollment is crucial, as missing deadlines can lead to permanent late enrollment penalties and gaps in coverage. BY DONNA LEVALLEY PUBLISHED 17 DECEMBER 2025 Turning 65 should be a milestone of freedom, not a source of financial stress. Yet, for millions of Americans, navigating the first step of Medicare — the Initial Enrollment
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Starting in 2026, Medicare will fully implement a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket drug spending. Prescription drug costs have long been one of the biggest financial burdens for Americans, but relief may be on the horizon for many. Starting in 2026, Medicare will fully implement a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket drug spending. This is
READ MOREThe Looming “Subsidy Cliff” and the Soaring Cost of Obamacare Coverage in 2026
If you get your health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace, you might be facing sticker shock during this year’s Open Enrollment. While the underlying cost of health coverage is undeniably rising, a massive policy change—the expiration of crucial pandemic-era subsidies—is set to hit millions of Americans’ wallets with a significant increase in
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