Medicare
What Is High-Deductible Plan G ?
When you're a part of an employer-sponsored high-deductible plan or health savings account plan, you might want to consider purchasing a High-Deductible Plan G supplement also known as a Medigap plan. This plan is similar to the High Deductible Plan F, but it doesn’t provide coverage for your Medicare Part B deductible.
Health Plans of NC, Kelly Quinn
Medicare
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) Guide: What You Need to Know for 2027 Coverage
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs October 15 – December 7, 2026. It’s your yearly opportunity to review and change your Medicare coverage for 2027, when the Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 and negotiated prices take effect for 15 more drugs.
Medicare
Medicare in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
Over 2.2 million North Carolinians are enrolled in Medicare. Whether you're newly eligible or looking to review your coverage, these frequently asked questions cover what you need to know about Medicare costs, enrollment, and coverage options.
Medicare
How Medicare Agents Get Paid
Medicare late enrollment penalties can add lifelong extra costs to Parts A, B, and D if you miss your Initial Enrollment Period without creditable coverage. Enroll on time, verify employer plans, and keep proof to avoid fees.
Health, Affordable Care Act, Individual/Family, Medicare
Licensed Health Insurance Agents Vs. Marketplace Navigators: Which Should You Choose?
Understand the key differences between licensed health insurance agents and Marketplace Navigators to make an informed decision about who can best help you enroll in health coverage. This comprehensive comparison explores qualifications, training, services, and scope of support from each option. Learn when a licensed agent's personalized recommendations and ongoing support might be valuable, and when a Navigator's specialized Marketplace expertise and community-based assistance could be the right fit. Discover what services each can provide—from subsidy calculations and plan comparisons to post-enrollment support—and get practical guidance on choosing the assistance that matches your needs, preferences, and insurance goals. Both options are completely free to consumers.
Health Plans of NC Staff
Medicare
Turning 65 Soon? Here's What You Need To Know About Medicare
The year was 1961, and John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States.
That April, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to orbit the Earth, and earlier that year Walt Disney’s “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” opened in theaters.
If you were born that year or the next, your 65th birthday is coming up soon.
That April, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to orbit the Earth, and earlier that year Walt Disney’s “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” opened in theaters.
If you were born that year or the next, your 65th birthday is coming up soon.
Chris Privett