National Family Caregivers Month: Can a Family Caregiver Get Paid? Programs Worth Asking About
Medicaid home care and VA programs can sometimes pay family caregivers. Here is what to ask and where to start.
Insurance & Medicare
Medigap Made Simple: What It Covers and the Enrollment Window You Don’t Want to Miss
Medigap has its own timing rules. Learn what it covers, your one-time six-month window, and questions to ask before switching plans.
Free, Unbiased Medicare Help Before December 7: How to Use Your Local SHIP
Your State Health Insurance Assistance Program offers free one-on-one Medicare counseling. Here is how to reach it and what to bring.
Medicaid Renewal: Three Steps to Help Avoid a Gap in Coverage
A missed letter can mean a lapse in Medicaid or CHIP. Here is how to stay ready for renewal and what to do if you no longer qualify.
Medicare Open Enrollment Scams: How to Protect Your Medicare Number
Scam calls often rise during Medicare Open Enrollment. Learn the warning signs, how to guard your Medicare number, and where to report.
Comparing Medicare Plans for 2027: A Simple Step-by-Step Checklist
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. Use this checklist to compare plans and find free, unbiased help.
Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: Spreading Drug Costs Across the Year
Big pharmacy bills early in the year? Learn how the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan spreads drug costs into monthly bills.
Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs: Two Ways to Lower Medicare Costs
Two programs can help with Medicare premiums and drug costs. Learn what they do and how to apply, even if you think you earn too much.
Marketplace Open Enrollment Starts November 1: A Simple Plan for 2027 Coverage
HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment for 2027 starts November 1. Key dates, what to update, and where to get free local help.
Medicare Open Enrollment: Prepare for 2027 Before October 15
Prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment with your medication list, provider priorities, plan documents, and questions for a free SHIP counseling session.