Obamacare Shines, Even During a Recession
With the pandemic, millions lost their jobs– but not their healthcare! Obamacare, in Its First Big Test as Safety Net, Is Holding Up So Far – The New York Times https://nyti.ms/34SAB3J
Help with your Under 65 Sudden Healthcare Need
A woman thought she was buying Health Insurance, because the advertiser seemed to say so. But she didn’t buy what she needed. You can negotiate all this stuff on your own– if you have the time & inclination. I certainly hope you can. But if you need a trusted, licensed professional in Houston, Texas to…
Unemployed? Need Healthcare?
How to Find Affordable Healthcare when you are Unemployed? COBRA may be convenient, but it’s also expensive… You can call me if you’d like to explore your options within the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as ObamaCare (if you’re in Houston, TX) Read more here from Ambetter: https://bit.ly/3omQTJn
Retiring Early? What About Health Insurance?
Maybe You Were NOT expecting to be in the Market for Health Insurance Especially if you retire early, get laid off, are already a contractor, a gig economy worker, or otherwise are not on an employer or government plan. This video, from CNBC, offers a good introduction. For more info on Marketplace Plans tailored to…
Lower Your Medicare Premiums By The New Year?
December is the time for year-end tax planning, which leaves many people forgetting to plan to lower their Medicare premiums. To be real, most people probably have no idea that they can even proactively plan ahead to lower their Medicare premiums. If you are still making a good income, whether through working or investments, now…
Employers ask workers to shop for health coverage
Instead of offering one or more options, some companies are turning health insurance shopping over to employees. A federal rule change last year stoked this new approach. It allows employers to reimburse workers for coverage they bought without paying a tax penalty. The concept sends employees to individual insurance markets where they can find more…
Why buy health insurance now?
Why buy health insurance now? Health insurance helps pay costs when you need care. No one plans to get sick or hurt, but most people need medical care at some point. This is “open enrollment” time for Marketplace health insurance. If you’re not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid, and aren’t offered health insurance by…
Apply for Medicare Online
How To Apply For Medicare Online When Turning 65 Unless you are receiving your Social Security check at least 90 days prior to turning 65, Medicare has no idea that you are turning 65 and should be receiving your Medicare card with Parts A and/or B because Social Security doesn’t know that you are turning…
ACA goes to Supreme Court
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in ACA constitutionality case November 25, 2020 Based on the oral arguments, it appears there may be some resistance to striking down the entire ACA. The full court (all 9) will hear the case, which means there won’t be a tie vote. You can read more here