by A&A Editorial Team | Mar 26, 2025 | A&A Editorial Team, Health, Medicare/Medicare Advantage
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is a whirlwind of activity for producers. Between switching plans, addressing unexpected coverage gaps, and fielding client concerns, it’s easy for licensed agents to focus solely on Medicare Advantage (MA). But...
by A&A Editorial Team | Mar 21, 2025 | A&A Editorial Team, Health, Medicare/Medicare Advantage
The start of the year raises questions from Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries, wondering if their current coverage still meets their needs. They’ve seen the ads, received the mailers, and maybe even talked to friends making changes. But even with all this...
by A&A Editorial Team | Feb 5, 2025 | A&A Editorial Team, Health, Medicare/Medicare Advantage
Medical debt in the United States remains a critical issue, with 41% of people in 2022 having debt from medical or dental care, and U.S. medical debt surpassing $220 billion in 2024. Licensed agents who sell Medicare products have a unique role in educating and...
by Devon Williams | Dec 2, 2024 | Devon Williams, Health, Medicare/Medicare Advantage
New research from 2024 has examined the connection between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and access to health coverage. The data revealed that approximately 13 million people under the age of 65 were receiving income...
by A&A Editorial Team | Dec 2, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Health, Medicare/Medicare Advantage
A recent KFF study reveals a concerning trend: Nearly 7 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries didn’t compare plans during the 2021 open enrollment period for 2022 coverage. With the average Medicare beneficiary facing a choice of 43 Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and 21...
by A&A Editorial Team | Dec 2, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Health, Supplemental & Ancillary Products
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans have long been a popular choice for Medicare beneficiaries looking to manage healthcare costs. Yet they’ve lacked critical federal consumer protections, leading to discriminatory practices from insurers based on age,...
