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The cost of Medicare is headed noticeably higher next year. According to the latest Medicare Trustees report, Part B monthly premiums are expected to jump from about $185 in 2025 to $206.50 in 2026 — ...

Open Enrollment was your annual chance to review, update, or enroll in employee benefits for the upcoming year, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. This year open enrollment took place Monday, Sept. 29-Friday, ...

It’s a good idea to review your Medicare prescription drug plan — Part D — or Medicare Advantage plan every year to make sure it fits your budget and health care needs for next year. Open enrollment, ...

Welcome to the start of FEHB Open Season. It’s more important than ever to review your options because federal employees will face higher premiums in most plans, fewer choices, and changes to benefits ...

UAB’s annual open enrollment for benefits began at 7 a.m. Oct. 17 and concludes 5 p.m. Nov. 3. Eligible employees can choose among dental, vision and health insurance plans, plus voluntary plan ...

With Medicare prescription-drug benefits likely to make major formulary changes in 2026, beneficiaries who hope to minimize their costs at the pharmacy counter need to stay vigilant in the coming ...

October is recognized as National Financial Planning Month (at least according to certified financial planners). October is also traditionally the start of open enrollment season, a time when people ...

Open enrollment is no longer just a compliance exercise — it's a strategic opportunity to strengthen employee engagement, address generational needs and demonstrate the value of your organization's ...

Key insight: Learn why proactive open enrollment strategies increase benefit engagement and decision quality. What's at stake: Passive OE risks lower utilization, higher costs, and misaligned benefit ...

A Medicare Advantage plan might offer more comprehensive coverage than original Medicare. You might also benefit from having a cap on your out-of-pocket spending. Despite these perks, there are some ...