On average, workers contribute $6,850 annually to the cost of family coverage, with employers paying the rest.
A poll shows that health care costs were a top priority even before the government shutdown thrust health care tax credits into the spotlight.
LTCi: The other side of the story
LTCi can be an important part of overall financial planning, but products must be priced correctly.
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors President Doug Massey has called on state insurance regulators to take decisive action to protect consumers and insurance professionals from unfair trade practices in the Medicare marketplace.
ACA marketplace shoppers experience ‘sticker shock’
Congress’ failure to approve extending enhanced tax subsidies is one factor driving higher premiums in the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2026.
3 things for consumers to know as Medicare annual open enrollment begins
Medicare’s annual open enrollment began this week with millions of beneficiaries weighing their coverage options for 2026.
6 client questions you must answer during AEP
The Annual Enrollment Period is the time of year when licensed agents and brokers in the Medicare space receive the most questions from existing and potential clients.
Health care in US faces ‘a triple shock’
The scheduled expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, increasing costs for Medicare and Medicaid, and the impact of tariffs on pharmaceuticals and medical supplies have created what analyst called “a three-headed monster.”
Agent groups urge feds to stabilize MA as another carrier cuts commissions
The Medicare Advantage market needs urgent attention by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a coalition of agent groups said, as more carriers cut or eliminate agent commissions.
An Equitable survey revealed that 80% of Americans worry that an unexpected medical expense could derail their financial goals, with more than a quarter of this group indicating that a bill under $1,000 would cause financial hardship.
As open enrollment season for employees across the U.S. is underway, New York Life Group Benefit Solutions introduced results of an annual survey on the benefits preferences of employees.
A new research report, “GLP-1 Coverage and its Impact on Employment-Based Health Plan Premiums: A Simulation-Based Analysis,” published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, found that the impact of GLP-1 drug coverage on health insurance premiums is highly sensitive to a combination of factors – including drug prices, adherence levels, cost-sharing design and eligibility criteria.
Burnout among Americans in the workplace has escalated to a six-year high, according to the 15th annual Aflac WorkForces Report.
As people live longer, their likelihood of experiencing a long-term care event is increasing – and more than six in 10 (61%) U.S. adults predict that it will happen to them.
Systematize, automate and scale your Medicare practice
Here’s a framework for using artificial intelligence to build a profitable, resilient senior-market practice.
Although the job market has softened slightly, LIMRA research shows workplace life insurance and disability insurance remain a priority.
As the U.S. job market shows signs of stagnation, characterized by reduced hiring activity and lower quit rates, new MetLife data indicates employees are quietly cracking, exhibiting heightened feelings of disconnection and undervalued at work.
Medicare AEP: The Super Bowl of our industry
The Medicare annual enrollment period is the Super Bowl of our industry.
Open enrollment brings rising costs and uncertainties
This year’s open enrollment season for employer-based health insurance comes with a difficult reality.
