Medicare Advantage

The Giveback Benefit: A Simple Way to Reduce Your Medicare Part B Premium

November 28, 2025

The Giveback Benefit: A Simple Way to Reduce Your Medicare Part B Premium The cost of healthcare in retirement is a major concern for many Americans. With the standard Medicare Part B premium set at $202.90 per month for 2026, finding ways to save on…

How to Shop Medicare Advantage Plans: 5 Key Benchmarks

October 16, 2025

Choosing the Right Medicare Advantage Plan Shopping for a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Every plan offers a unique mix of costs, benefits, and provider access, so understanding what matters most to you is key. Below are…

Keep Your NKC Health Providers in 2026: How Medicare Planning Can Help

October 7, 2025

Keep Your NKC Health Providers in 2026: How Medicare Planning Can Help If you receive care at NKC Health, formerly North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health, there are important changes to your Medicare Advantage coverage in 2026. NKC Health will no longer accept: Cigna…

The Bill That Could Change How You Get Medicare

September 16, 2025

The Bill That Could Change How You Get Medicare   Navigating Medicare can be a complex journey, but a new bill in Congress could completely change the landscape for future retirees. A proposed piece of legislation, H.R. 3467, aims to make Medicare Advantage the default…

Will Medicare Be Cut Under PAYGO? | 2025-2026 Medicare Funding Explained

July 28, 2025

Understanding PAYGO and Its Impact on Medicare With the passage of large federal legislation—like the One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1)—there is growing concern about how it could affect Medicare. While the bill aims to reduce healthcare costs and improve transparency, it could unintentionally trigger…

Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage

April 9, 2025

Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: What’s the Difference? Choosing between a Medicare Supplement plan and a Medicare Advantage plan can be confusing. This guide breaks down the key differences so you can choose the plan that fits your needs. What Is Medicare Supplement (Medigap)? Medicare…