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Why do some seniors choose Medigap over Medicare Advantage?
As Medicare open enrollment kicks into high gear, millions of older adults are taking a fresh look at their health insurance options. For many, that means deciding between sticking with or switching to either a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare supplemental insurance policy, also known as Medigap. It’s a choice that can shape not
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By Jeff Miller For the past few weeks, Shana Verstegen has been “sick to her stomach” wondering what might happen to her family’s health insurance next year. Ms Verstegen and her husband both work for a small business as fitness trainers, meaning they have to pay for their own plan. The Wisconsin parents of two
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Kerry Hannon August 16, 2025 An increasing number of employers are offering their workers cash to buy their own health insurance. Individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, or ICHRAs, a type of health plan in which employers provide nontaxed contributions to employees to pay for medical expenses, including monthly insurance premiums, are picking up momentum. According
READ MOREYour Health Insurance IS Going To Increase By The Biggest Percentage in 15 Years!
Your Health Insurance Is About to Get More Expensive—Here’s Why If it feels like your health insurance costs are always going up, you’re not imagining it. According to a recent survey from Mercer, a consulting firm, health benefit costs are projected to increase by 6.5% in 2026—the highest jump in 15 years. This
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