October 9, 2026
Agency2026 Health Coverage Payments: The $500 ACA Refund and $90 Medicare Part B Rebate Explained
Two Health Coverage Payments, Two Different Eligibility Rules Two federal health coverage payments are drawing attention in 2026: a one-time $500 refund announced for certain ACA Marketplace enrollees and a one-time $90 Medicare Part B rebate announced for eligible Medicare beneficiaries. The payments are separate programs with different eligibility rules. Neither should be treated as […]
October 8, 2026
AgencyMedicare Part B Rebate 2026: CMS Says Eligible Beneficiaries Will Receive $90
Medicare’s 2026 Part B Payment Is $90, Not $80 There has been confusion about the amount of the newly announced Medicare payment. CMS calls it a one-time $90 Medicare Part B premium rebate for eligible beneficiaries in October 2026. It is not an $80 monthly credit, and CMS does not describe it as a recurring […]
October 7, 2026
AgencyIs There a $500 ACA Marketplace Refund? What HealthCare.gov Enrollees Should Know
Is There a $500 ACA Marketplace Refund? Some Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollees may receive a one-time $500 refund check in 2026. The White House says the payments are intended for nearly one million people in 30 states who bought Marketplace coverage through the federal exchange and did not receive premium assistance. The administration […]
September 28, 2026
AgencyChanges to Medicare Annual Enrollment Period in 2027
If you’re a Texas resident nearing Medicare eligibility, already enrolled or helping a loved one with coverage, here’s what’s changing with the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period and what you can do now. Texas Annual Enrollment Period The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs each year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. During this window, you can […]
September 12, 2026
AgencyBaylor Scott & White ACA Exit: What It Means for Texas Shoppers
What Baylor Scott & White Health Plan’s Individual-Market Exit Means for Texas ACA Shoppers Baylor Scott & White Health Plan says its individual plans will end after 2026, pending approval. Here’s how Texas ACA shoppers can separate facts from assumptions. One Texas health-insurance headline is generating plenty of questions: Baylor Scott & White Health Plan […]
August 28, 2026
AgencyWhat Is a Health Reimbursement Arrangement and Could It Work for Your Small Business?
Health coverage is usually the first benefit an employee asks about and the hardest one for a small business to fund. Some small employers skip a group plan because of rising premiums, participation minimums and yearly renewals. Others carry a group plan but cannot extend it to every part of their workforce. A Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) can help in either situation: You decide how much to […]
August 12, 2026
Agency2027 Texas ACA Coverage Checklist: Baylor Scott & White Plan Ending
A practical, source-backed checklist for Texans affected by Baylor Scott & White Health Plan’s planned end of individual ACA plans after 2026. Texas Marketplace shoppers have a major coverage transition on the horizon. Baylor Scott & White Health Plan states that its individual plans, including plans sold on and off the ACA Marketplace, are scheduled […]
July 30, 2026
AgencyTravel Medical Insurance: What Texans Should Know
Traveling can raise important questions about healthcare coverage for Texas residents. Will your existing health insurance plan cover you while you are away, or do you need a separate travel medical policy? How Regular Health Insurance Works While Traveling Most health insurance plans, whether through an employer, the marketplace or a private carrier, are designed to help cover care within a defined network […]
July 28, 2026
AgencyBaylor Scott & White Health Plan to End Individual ACA Marketplace Plans in Texas After 2026
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan says its individual plans, on and off the ACA Marketplace, are scheduled to end December 31, 2026, pending regulatory approval. The headline: Baylor Scott & White Health Plan says its individual health plans—both Marketplace and off-Marketplace—are scheduled to end on December 31, 2026, pending regulatory approval. That makes 2026 […]
July 20, 2026
AgencyMedicare GLP-1 Bridge Program: A Guide to GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Access
Beginning July 1, 2026, Medicare launched the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, a temporary program that may help certain people with Medicare drug coverage access specific GLP-1 weight-loss medications for a $50 monthly copayment. For many people, the key question is simple: “Could I qualify?” The answer depends on your Medicare drug coverage, health history, body mass […]