During the pandemic, Connecticut extended health coverage for most Medicaid members enrolled on or after March 18, 2020, even if they no longer qualified, a process the federal government calls Continuous Enrollment. As of March 31, 2023, Connecticut began “Unwinding” Continuous Enrollment. That is, they resumed the process of reviewing households for eligibility. HUSKY Health […]
Inflation Reduction Act: Extending Relief for Marketplace Insurance Premiums
Our non-Medicare clients and friends may also benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act as it extends—through 2025—the financial help for premiums on Healthcare.gov and state-based Marketplaces (such as Access Health CT). These supports were initially made available through the American Rescue Plan of 2021 and would have expired at the end of 2022. On average, […]
Medicare Education is the Key: New Report Reveals Major Gaps in Medicare Comprehension Among Seniors
Distressingly, a recent study by a national healthcare consultancy of over 1,100 individuals aged 64 and older determined that for older Americans there is “widespread confusion and overwhelming enrollment challenges”1 surrounding Medicare. Unfortunately, this means that many Medicare-eligible Americans are selecting plans that do not meet their current and evolving healthcare coverage needs. This research […]
Medicare Hiccup
We recently helped a couple who thought they had correctly enrolled in Medicare. This was critical to our client as the husband was battling cancer and medical costs were quickly accumulating. They were later surprised to learn that they had only signed up to receive health insurance quotes and were vulnerable to penalties resulting from […]
Medicare Moment
Don’t Be Left Out! When determining your optimal long-term healthcare coverage, it is essential to be fully aware of what is covered and, equally significant, what is NOT covered by your plans. This is particularly true when evaluating Medicare policies because your income may be decreasing while your healthcare needs are increasing. By understanding the […]