Lee R. Patton, Patton Insurance Benefits Broker

05/28/2026

Always a fun discussion with folks getting close to retirement and learning that Medicare Part B has its own monthly premium — and that it’s based on your income from TWO years ago.

A lot can change financially in two years, so it’s important to plan ahead and understand how Medicare costs are calculated before making retirement decisions.

Retirement planning isn’t just about when you stop working… it’s about knowing how healthcare costs fit into the picture too.

Will you owe the Medicare IRMAA surcharge in 2027? Grab your 2025 tax return and check the projected brackets and surcharges for next year.

05/28/2026

Great news for our Medicare beneficiaries! 💊

On July 1st, CMS will be launching the “Medicare GLP-1 Bridge short-term demonstration” – a pilot program that will provide eligible Medicare Part D benefici...

05/11/2026

Iowa is definitely a small business state! Make sure to get out and support your local small businesses.

Happy Small Business Week! 🎉

As a family owned and operated small business, we’re proud to support the other hardworking small businesses that keep our communities growing and thriving. From local shops and restaurants to startups and family-owned businesses — your dedication, passion, and perseverance make a BIG difference every single day.

Thank you for creating jobs, inspiring innovation, and helping build a stronger future for all of us. We appreciate everything you do!

Here’s to celebrating the entrepreneurs, dreamers, and doers this Small Business Week! 👏

05/04/2026

Fun times ahead!

04/30/2026

Visiting with the members of the Iowa Dental Association the next three days!

🪥🦷 Good morning from the Iowa Dental Association IDEAS26 convention. We are giving away a set of FIGS designer scrubs! 🦷🪥

04/22/2026

🌎💚 Happy Earth Day from Patton Insurance Benefits! 💚🌎

Today is a great reminder that protecting what matters most goes beyond policies—it includes the world we all share. Whether it’s making small eco-friendly choices or supporting a greener future, every step makes a difference.

Let’s continue to care for our planet today, tomorrow, and always. 🌱

04/15/2026

We had a blast vending at last week's Iowa Employment Conference. Happy to celebrate 20 years of IEC and of Patton Insurance Benefits being a proud sponsor and vendor! Our kate spade tote giveaway was a hit! So much so, that we just emailed out a second opportunity to win to everyone that entered during the conference!

04/07/2026

A little relief with the payment hike, but still going to be disruption in the Medicare Advantage market.

US finalizes 2.48% Medicare Advantage payment hike, above near-flat January proposal ~ Reuters
Mon, April 6, 2026

The U.S. has finalized an average rate increase of ‌2.48% in payments next year, compared ‌with the near flat proposal in January, to private ​insurers for the Medicare Advantage plans they manage for older adults, the government website said on Monday.

The Centers for Medicare & ‌Medicaid Services said ⁠the new rate is projected to result in a net average ⁠increase of over $13 billion in additional Medicare Advantage payments to plans in 2027.

has finalized an average rate increase of ‌2.48% in payments next year, compared ‌with the near flat proposal in January, to private ​insurers for the Medicare Advantage plans they manage for older adults, the government website said on Monday.

03/25/2026

HF 2739 Public Hearing

03/03/2026

Always changing landscape!

Drug pricing 2026 forces are reshaping pharmacy economics through Medicare negotiations, FTC actions, and federal pricing models.