by Mike Keretz | Jul 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
In 2026, a typical marketplace Silver premium is about $752 per month, while an eligible HealthCare.gov enrollee may pay about $50 per month for the lowest-cost plan after tax credits. Employer coverage can look cheaper on the paycheck, but that single number still...
by Mike Keretz | Jul 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
You're probably here because you've got a real decision in front of you, not a theoretical one. Maybe you're self-employed and your income swings month to month, maybe you're 61 and trying to bridge the gap before Medicare, or maybe you just want...
by Mike Keretz | Jul 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
A 65-year-old retiring in 2026 may need about $185,500 for health and medical expenses in retirement, before long-term care and dental care are even counted, according to Fidelity's long-running estimate cited by CNBC. That number is the right starting point...
by Mike Keretz | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
You're probably here because the first quote looked fine, then the second one came in lower, and the third one made you wonder what you're comparing. That's the normal Medigap shopping experience. The problem is that Medicare Supplement quotes are often...
by Mike Keretz | Jul 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You can have insurance, a treatment plan, and a worried family, and still miss chemotherapy because nobody can get you there. That's the part many don't understand until they're already stuck, waiting on a relative, calling a clinic to reschedule, or...
by Mike Keretz | Jul 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
You're probably looking at a marketplace notice, a 1095-A, or a tax return draft and thinking the same thing a lot of people think every January, why does this health insurance number keep changing? One month the premium looked manageable, then tax time arrived...
