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10/16/2026

🏥 Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is underway! Are you prepared to review your coverage options for 2027?

While many beneficiaries say they are confident they can pick the right plan for them, 71% admit that shopping for a Medicare plan is confusing.

To help you make informed decisions this enrollment season, check out this recent article featuring insights from eHealth’s Whitney Stidom.

📖 Read the article: https://nifty50plus.com/2026/09/21/think-you-understand-medicare-87-of-beneficiaries-failed-this-basic-test/

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10/15/2026

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 plans begins today. Are you ready?

Between October 15 and December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can:

✅Switch between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
✅Join, drop, or switch a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
✅Change to a different Medicare Advantage plan with better coverage or lower costs

👉 Learn more about Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period in this helpful guide: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/medicare/enrollment/medicare-annual-election-period-aep/

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10/08/2026

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment period starts soon, and choosing the right coverage for you can be complicated.

For some people, that confusion may prevent them from getting the care they need. Our new research found:

🏥 48% of Medicare beneficiaries have skipped or delayed medical care because of coverage confusion.
⚠️ 58% believe they’ve been targeted by Medicare-related scams.
🤔 71% say shopping for a Medicare plan is confusing.

Does that reflect your experience with Medicare? If so, let us know in the comments.

👉 Read more about the findings from a survey of 1,000+ Medicare beneficiaries: https://news.ehealthinsurance.com/news/survey-half-of-medicare-beneficiaries-have-skipped-medical-care-in-the-past-year-due-to-confusion-over-their-coverage

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09/25/2026

📬 Don’t overlook this important Medicare Advantage plan letter!

eHealth’s Whitney Stidom explains what Medicare beneficiaries need to know about their Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) letter, which should arrive by the end of September.

If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription drug plan, your ANOC outlines any changes coming next year, including:

✅ Plan benefits and prescription drug coverage
💲 Premiums, deductibles, copays, and other costs
🏥 Provider and pharmacy network changes

Too many beneficiaries skim this letter or miss it entirely, but reviewing it can help you make informed decisions before Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period begins on October 15.

Read Whitney’s article:
🔗 https://news.ehealthinsurance.com/will-your-medicare-plan-change-in-2027

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09/17/2026

📣 New survey: Many businesses are feeling the strain of rising health insurance costs.

As open enrollment for health benefits approaches, eHealth surveyed owners and managers of small- to mid-sized businesses and found some eye-opening trends:

📈 54% say their health insurance premiums are increasing by 10% or more for 2027.

😲 80% were surprised by the size of their upcoming rate increase.

⚠️ 73% are considering dropping traditional group health benefits next year because of rising costs.

More employers are looking at alternative approaches that offer greater flexibility and cost predictability.

💡 Learn more about how these trends will impact employers, consumers, and the future of workplace health benefits.

➡️ https://news.ehealthinsurance.com/news/survey-54-of-small-to-mid-sized-businesses-report-double-digit-health-plan-premium-increases-for-2027

09/02/2026

📺 Medicare can be confusing — and what you don't know could cost you.

eHealth CEO Derrick Duke recently shared three tips with Retirement News to help you make smarter Medicare decisions:

1️⃣ Understand your Medicare plan enrollment deadlines and potential penalties, especially for people approaching age 65.
2️⃣ Don't overlook prescription drug coverage, which is not covered by Original Medicare, and consider a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage or Part D plan.
3️⃣ Recognize that Medicare will never call you about your coverage, and only work with validated licensed insurance agents when shopping plans.

Whether you're approaching 65 or already enrolled in Medicare, understanding your options can help you avoid costly surprises.

➡️ Watch Derrick's interview on Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/medicare-decoded-know-turn-65-085311148.html?guccounter=1

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08/21/2026

📣 eHealth research is making headlines again.

Today, Politico featured new eHealth findings that reveal a surprising gap between Medicare confidence and actual understanding.

While most Medicare beneficiaries say they feel confident about their understanding of the program, only 13% could accurately define its main coverage options.

The study also found that most people already enrolled in Medicare — and those approaching eligibility — are unaware of cost-sharing requirements under Original Medicare, potentially leaving them financially exposed if they need medical care.

As eHealth CEO Derrick Duke explained, "Consumer confidence doesn't always translate into actual understanding."

With the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaching, these findings highlight the need for additional education and guidance to support improved decision making.

Read more in Politico here: 👇 https://www.politico.com/politicopulse/

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08/20/2026

How well do you understand your Medicare health plan options? 🤔

According to new eHealth research, 89% of Medicare beneficiaries feel confident in their knowledge. But when tested, most don’t actually know how the program works.

For instance:
• 88% are unaware that Original Medicare has no annual cap on out-of-pocket costs.
• 42% do not know or underestimate Original Medicare's standard 20% cost-sharing requirements.
• Only 13% can correctly identify the definitions of the four primary Medicare health plan options.

If you or a loved one is preparing for this year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, it is more important than ever to understand health plan options, costs, and plan enrollment rules.

📖 Read more about the new data in this story: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/many-medicare-beneficiaries-are-confident-they-understand-program-theyre-wrong-new-study

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08/06/2026

💚 Have you used all of your health insurance benefits this year?

With inflation causing 42% of Americans to skip or delay medical care over the past year, now is a great time to check whether you're taking advantage of benefits you've already paid for.

In her latest article, insurance expert Whitney Stidom shares three often-overlooked "use-it-or-lose-it" Medicare Advantage health benefits that could help improve your health while saving you money:

✔ Schedule your annual wellness visit
✔ Use your dental, vision and hearing benefits
✔ Check for wellness rewards, Flex Cards or over-the-counter allowances available through your health plan

A few minutes spent reviewing your benefits today could help you avoid bigger healthcare costs tomorrow.

➡️ Read more: https://news.ehealthinsurance.com/mid-year-health-check-3-use-it-or-lose-it-benefits-to-take-advantage-of

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08/05/2026

📺 With inflation straining budgets, insurance expert Whitney Stidom recently shared some wisdom on Atlanta News First.

In this live TV interview, Whitney shares practical tips to help:
✔️ Lower out-of-pocket healthcare costs
✔️ Take advantage of preventive care benefits
✔️ Get more value from their health insurance

With 42% of Americans saying inflation has caused them to skip or delay medical care, this advice is timely.

▶️ Watch for more about how making informed care decisions today can help protect your health and your wealth!