Kristine Lanoux Agency

11/27/2025

11/20/2025

Doctors, medical professionals, and the media are applauding U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision to remove the misleading “black box” warning from hormone replacement therapy for menopause—a win for women’s health and gold-standard science.

11/11/2025

M Health Fairview and UnitedHealthcare are currently at odds over contract negotiations for 2026, potentially impacting thousands of patients. Read more in the link in comments.

11/11/2025

Great news. Long overdue.

The Food and Drug Administration will remove the "black box" warning from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products for menopause.

10/17/2025

ALERT to ALL Medicare Advantage enrollees. If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan in 2026 and you want access to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, you will have to be on a BCBS or Medica Advantage plan. Mayo Clinic Rochester WILL NOT treat anyone on a Medicare Advantage plan if they are NOT in the network.

Neither the clinic nor insurers explained the changes for 2026, which come as seniors are facing higher premiums and finding fewer choices.

09/24/2025

🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: For the first time ever, scientists have slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s. 🧠💜 A revolution in the fight against the disease has begun.

A scientific review examines advances in the field and addresses the controversy surrounding new drugs, questioned due to their price and modest efficacy

09/11/2025

Allina Health and Mayo Clinic have announced clinic closures in recent weeks, decisions prompted by several factors, including financial woes and consolidation.

09/05/2025

UCARE TERMINATES MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS FOR 2026 AND LAYS OFF MORE THAN 140

UNFORTUNATELY, we received some bad news about UCare terminating ALL their Medicare Advantage plans for 2026. Many of us brokers and customers are very disappointed as they have always been a great insurance carrier to work with.

If you are a current UCare Medicare member and need help finding a new plan for 2026. Please message me, email [email protected], or call 612-275-2772 and I will help you compare your options. And don’t forget, my services are free of charge to you.

The insurer, which provided at least 158,000 of the plans this year, said the move is necessary as it looks to maintain financial stability.

09/03/2025

Minneapolis listed as a top place to retire!

The city placed well in part because of high scores for its activities and health care.

09/01/2025

This Labor Day, we honor the dedication of all workers—especially those in health care—who tirelessly serve and care for our communities. 💙🩺

07/20/2025

🍨 It’s National Ice Cream Day! 🍨
Life is full of choices—waffle cone 🍦or cup🍨sprinkles or no sprinkles…

While I can’t help you pick your favorite flavor, I can help you find the right health coverage to keep life running smoothly—so you can enjoy sweet treats worry-free!

Stay cool, stay covered.