What is Open Enrollment 2022? Open Enrollment is the window of time where you and your family can sign up for a health insurance plan for 2022 coverage. It started in November of 2021.The “open” window is longer this year. It goes through January 15, 2022. That’s for a February 1 start date. How do…
Deciding Your 2022 Medicare You have 5 days left to Decide Next Year’s Medicare If you’re over 65 (or have certain health conditions), you’re probably on Medicare . Why is this important? Because as we age, we require more medical care. That’s why it’s so important to research & review your Medicare options during the…
I help Texans get health insurance. You can read about me here: https://houstonhealthandlife.com/about-me/ What You Should Know About the November COVID Boosters Now that the major COVID vaccines have all had boosters approved, you may be wondering — am I eligible for a November COVID booster? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…
If you don’t have healthcare from an employer, the next “annual enrollment period” where you can sign up starts November 1, 2021. THAT’S TODAY! According to Reuters, Nearly three million Americans have signed up for health insurance on the U.S. government website Healthcare.gov during a special enrollment period that began on Feb. 15. The special…
Medicare Misinformation? The Medicare “Annual Enrollment Period” (aka AEP) starts on October 15. It runs through December 7. This is 54 days of Medicare marketing, some of it is straightforward, other bits– not so much. Every year there are changes to plans, premium, and benefits. If you’re anywhere near age 65 (or older), you can…
According to Reuters, Nearly three million Americans have signed up for health insurance on the U.S. government website Healthcare.gov during a special enrollment period that began on Feb. 15. The special enrollment period was open through Aug. 15. “The peace of mind that comes from having affordable, quality health coverage should be a right —…
Time for a Flu Shot? Avoid the chance of a worse COVID-19 infection — This year it’s especially important to get vaccinated against influenza, as the flu virus will be circulating at the same time as the coronavirus. If you get both the flu & coronavirus at the same time? it could make your…
Will Medicare End in 5 Years? “Crunch time for Medicare is just five years away, according to the latest annual report from the trustees who oversee the program. The trustees say the popular health care program for seniors will begin to run short of money in 2026, the same doom date as in last year’s…
Health Insurance for Gig Workers According to a recent report, 80% of uninsured gig workers don’t think they can afford health insurance. But under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), 4 out of 5 enrollees are able to find health insurance costing less than $10 per month. The survey, conducted in July 2021, polled nearly…
Texas Health Insurance is More Affordable than ever Between February and June of this year. 300,000 Texans bought health insurance. That’s through the “Marketplace”. This is also known as Obamacare and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Many people think that health insurance is too expensive or too complicated for them to figure out on their own.…