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Obamacare Crushed Choice. This Reform Helps Restore It

One of the most common complaints about the ACA marketplace is that it limited health insurance choice — pushing most plans toward HMO-style networks and eliminating the flexible PPO options that many Americans preferred. However, ACA health insurance alternatives do exist for people who want more flexibility than the marketplace offers. Here’s what’s available in

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9 Surprising Disadvantages to Medicare Advantage Very Few People Know

Medicare Advantage plans — also called Medicare Part C — are heavily marketed to Arizona seniors every fall. The ads make them sound like a no-brainer — low premiums, extra benefits, simple coverage. However, after more than 20 years helping Arizona residents navigate Medicare, I’ve seen the disadvantages of Medicare Advantage plans up close. Here

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Why I’m Advising My Arizona Clients to Choose Plan G in 2026

As an independent insurance broker helping Arizona retirees since 2004, I’m seeing a clear pattern this year: more people are asking whether they should stay with Medicare Advantage or switch to something better. After reviewing what’s happening with Advantage plans in 2026, I’m recommending Medicare Supplement Plan G to virtually every client who qualifies. Here’s

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Arizona PPO Health Insurance 2026: Affordable Alternatives to Expensive ACA HMO Plans

If you’re shopping for Arizona PPO health insurance in 2026, you’ve probably noticed two things: premiums are higher than ever, and nearly every ACA marketplace plan in Arizona is now an HMO. For many residents, that means limited doctor networks, required referrals, and no out-of-network coverage. However, there are alternatives. In this guide, you’ll see

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Andy Orlikoff • NPN #7558435 • Licensed in Arizona, North Carolina & South Carolina
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