Midwest Financial

12/22/2025

Recent evidence strongly supports the long-held belief that oral hygiene is critical to your overall health.

“The team looked at previous research showing that people with worse gum disease tend to have a higher risk of several major cardiovascular problems, including heart attack, stroke, irregular heart rhythms, heart failure and peripheral artery disease.”

New research reveals strong links between gum disease and heart problems. Plaque buildup in gums may signal increased cardiovascular risk for patients.

12/09/2025

We are glad to help local organizations, especially youth organizations who are trying to meet their goals. We look forward to seeing your progress and supportng you next year!

We couldn’t leap toward our goals without the support of amazing partners like Midwest Financial . 🩰
Your belief in our dancers keeps our studio moving forward and our hearts full. 💖

12/02/2025

Aetna clients in St. Louis and KC:

“BJC of St. Louis/St. Lukes of Kansas City and Aetna have agreed on key terms and are working to finalize documentation for an uninterrupted contract renewal effective January 1, 2026, for Aetna’s commercial and Medicare Advantage plans. Members will be notified once the agreements are finalized.”

11/30/2025

We are hopeful for some positive movement regarding the expiring ACA subsidies..

“The planned eligibility cap would limit the subsidies to individuals with income up to 700 percent of the federal poverty line.”

“The White House’s plan would call on Congress to appropriate funds for cost-sharing reductions, which would reduce out-of-pocket health costs for ACA plans.”

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Republicans have been eager for Trump to reveal his preferences on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies.

11/20/2025

Although the federal shutdown has ended, November SNAP (food assistance) may still experience impacts. Below are the following resources for those who may need assistance.

•United Way: Dial 211 or visit 211.org for local food pantries, meal sites, and emergency assistance

•Feeding America: feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank

•USDA National Hunger Hotline: 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (Spanish)

Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and holiday food boxes in your community.

11/19/2025

2026 Medicare Part B Premiums and Medicare Part B Deductible 👇🏻

Part B Premium: $202.90
Part B Deductible: $283 (calendar year)

2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles2026 Medicare Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment AmountsOn November 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and t...

10/27/2025

The Social Security Administration on Friday announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, an increase that will automatically boost monthly payments for those receiving Social Security.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/social-security-cola-2026-increase-cost-of-living-adjustment-inflation/r

Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.

10/20/2025

One of the many benefits of having an agent advocate as a resource is having direct access to all insurance carrier providers. We can ensure with certainty that all your doctors are in-network!

As the annual election period approaches, please reach out to us so we can help you shop for your 2026 plan.

The newspaper investigation found the directory on the Medicare Plan Finder and Medicare.gov website frequently produces inaccurate and conflicting information.

08/31/2025

“The simplest advice is the most important: never give remote access to your computer if someone calls you unexpectedly,” Rose said. “Do not move your money just because a caller says they are from your bank or the government. Hang up, call the number printed on your bank statement, and verify the situation for yourself.”

“Victims often suffer the loss of entire banking, savings, retirement, or investment accounts under the guise of ‘protecting’ their assets,” the FBI said in a news release.

08/11/2025

The Trump administration is considering a five-year pilot program to cover weight-loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing documents from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The documents outline plans that would allow the government insurance programs to cover Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic, and Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Mounjaro for weight loss, the newspaper reported.

The Trump administration is considering a five-year pilot program to cover weight-loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing documents from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

07/15/2025

“The agreement will cover people who have self-funded and fully insured employer-sponsored plans and Affordable Care Act marketplace plans.”

This does NOT include Anthem Medicare Advantage Plans.

https://krcgtv.com/news/local/mu-health-care-and-anthem-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-reach-a-dealean

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and University of Missouri Health Care have finally reached a deal.A press release from MU Health Care spokesperson Eric Maze

07/01/2025

Annuity Facts: Annuities positively impact retiree confidence and spending.

97% of annuity owners worry less about outliving their retirement savings, highlighting the peace of mind a reliable income stream provides.

Additionally, annuities ease spending uncertainty. Retirees spend about 80% of their lifetime annuity income, compared to roughly half of other savings, suggesting that annuity security encourages more confident spending in retirement!

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