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Medicare has special rules for employees, and their spouses, who are covered by an employer’s group health insurance plan.

Question: I researched my options for insurance for 2026 and have enrolled. What do I do about my own plan? Answer: It depends. That is almost always my answer. But I also want to remind everyone; ...

Smart Medigap Plans, a Texas-based Medicare supplement insurance agency, has expanded its personalized consultation services ...

Original Medicare can leave you with huge out-of-pocket costs. Learn how a Medigap (Medicare Supplement) policy works, what ...

As the cost of health care continues to rise, more American families are finding themselves financially vulnerable—even when they have medical insurance. Joey Bianco, ...

Next year's higher Medicare costs could eat into Social Security gains, but supplemental coverage may offer relief.

A Medigap plan supplements Original Medicare. It's an option if you're not happy with your Medicare Advantage plan or if it was canceled this year. Here’s how to decide if you should switch.

A Medicare Advantage Plan, also known as Part C, is a government plan that groups Parts A, B and D, while offering additional benefits such as dental, vision or even hearing. These plans are run by ...

Now in its 11th year, the Travvy Awards honored the best-of-the-best of suppliers – and in an impressive number of categories – including travel insurance providers – during a gala event at the ...

Dr. Roslinde Collins-Gibbard consults on critically ill patients from Dartmouth Health’s Telehealth hub. Photo courtesy of Dartmouth Health For many of the patients served by the Montpelier community ...