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Expert tips, guides, and insights to help you navigate Medicare, health insurance, and everything in between.

Open Enrollment

Medicare Fall Open Enrollment 2026: Your Step-by-Step Checklist

Fall Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, 2026, and 2027 brings real changes: a higher $2,400 Part D drug cap, the permanent end of the donut hole, and faster agent contact. Here is a simple checklist, the dates that matter, and what to review before you decide.

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Medicare Data

Medicare by the Numbers: Key 2026 Statistics Every American Should Know

67+ million Americans are on Medicare, and more than half are now on private Medicare Advantage plans. Here's the complete 2026 Medicare landscape by the numbers, including new $2,000 prescription caps and what the One Big Beautiful Bill changed. Sourced from CMS, KFF, and CBO.

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ACA & Marketplace

2026 ACA Marketplace by the Numbers: Enrollment, Subsidy Changes & What to Expect

A record 24.3 million signed up for 2025 ACA coverage, but 2026 is different. The COVID-era enhanced subsidies expired December 31, 2025, the subsidy cliff is back, and CBO projects 5 million could lose coverage. Here's what changed and what to do about it.

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Medicare 101

Understanding Medicare in 2026: A Complete Guide for New Enrollees

New to Medicare? This comprehensive 2026 guide covers Parts A, B, C, and D, enrollment dates, costs, and how to choose the right plan for your needs.

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