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What Happens to Health Insurance When You Turn 65?

Couple in their early 60s reviewing Medicare health insurance options at home before turning 65

Your 65th birthday is one of the biggest transitions in your insurance life, and getting the timing wrong can cost you. What happens to your health insurance when you turn 65 depends on what kind of coverage you have now, whether you’re still working, and whether you take action during the right window. Miss the […]

What Is the Difference Between a Deductible and Out-of-Pocket Maximum?

Handwritten comparison of health insurance deductible versus out-of-pocket maximum on a desk

You’re comparing two health insurance plans. One has a $1,500 deductible and a $6,000 out-of-pocket maximum. The other has a $500 deductible and a $9,000 out-of-pocket maximum. Which one is actually better for you? The deductible vs. out-of-pocket maximum question trips up a lot of people, not because the concepts are complicated, but because insurance […]

Do I Need a Health Insurance Broker? An Honest Answer

Licensed health insurance broker explaining plan options to a couple at their kitchen table

So, do you need a health insurance broker? The short, honest answer is no, technically you don’t. You can enroll in health insurance on your own, the marketplace is available, and the website works. But there’s a strong case that you’ll make a better decision with one, and since working with a broker costs you […]