CMS projects a lower average Medicare Advantage premium and a small rise in the average drug plan premium for 2027. What the September 28 announcement says, and why a national average is not your premium.
Read More →The renewed Regence and OHSU agreement covers employer and commercial plans. Regence Medicare Advantage still loses OHSU on January 1, 2027. What that means around Vancouver, and what to do this month.
Read More →UnitedHealthcare says Providence's hospitals and providers in Oregon and Washington leave its Individual Medicare Advantage network on January 1, 2027. What it covers, what it leaves alone, and what to check.
Read More →The planned sale fell through. Coverage continues through 2026. Here is what Clark County and Portland-area seniors should do before Annual Enrollment opens.
Read More →The folder that makes a review thirty minutes: cards, prescription list, doctors, and the Annual Notice of Change. What to pack, and what to leave at home.
Read More →If you turn 65 in September through December, your window is the Initial Enrollment Period — not Annual Enrollment. The dates, and what to do this week.
Read More →Networks change five different ways and four of them are invisible until a bill arrives. How to check properly, and why checking the health system is not enough.
Read More →Four numbers move, two stay put, and two are not announced yet. The whole picture in one table, plus who each change actually reaches.
Read More →Six things to do before any 2027 plan detail is public—because none of the useful preparation is about the plans. It is about you.
Read More →Medicare caps what you pay for covered prescriptions at $2,400 in 2027. For some people that is the most important number in Medicare. For others it is a line they will never reach.
Read More →Nothing has changed today. Here is what the Oct 1 date actually means for Clark County seniors, and what I would do this week.
Read More →Medicare's standard Part D deductible rises to $700 next year. It is a ceiling, not a flat fee—and the thing that actually drives your drug costs is something else entirely.
Read More →Your Annual Notice of Change arrives by September 30. It is the most important Medicare mail you get all year—here are the five things to check before AEP opens.
Read More →Part D cap rises to $2,400, deductible $700, MA payment update, and Star Ratings changes—CMS April 2026 decisions explained for Clark County.
Read More →No more 48-hour SOA wait starting October 2026. How to avoid pressure tactics and work with a broker you trust in Vancouver.
Read More →OEP is over—now what? Six steps to review doctors, prescriptions, and costs before AEP starts October 15, 2026.
Read More →Updated for 2026—compare Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans in Vancouver, WA. Networks, costs, and how to choose.
Read More →Turning 65 in June, July, or August 2026? Map your Initial Enrollment Period dates, Part A/B steps, and Clark County plan choices—before your window closes.
Read More →The Vancouver Clinic contracts with some Medicare Advantage plans and not others. How to confirm your TVC doctors work with your plan, and why a published list is the wrong thing to trust.
Read More →Key Medicare 2026 updates: lower premiums, $2,100 drug cap, OEP dates, and new CMS protections. Educational guide for Vancouver, WA and Clark County.
Read More →Understanding the key differences between Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) and Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Who qualifies, what changes you can make, and Vancouver WA-specific deadlines for 2026.
Read More →Planning to retire or transition off employer coverage? Learn the exact steps to take before you quit to ensure a smooth Medicare transition in Vancouver, WA. Avoid penalties and gaps.
Read More →MultiCare's Medicare Advantage network moved in both directions in 2026. Some plans lost access, others gained it, and the plan type on your card decides which.
Read More →Learn about Medicare's Open Enrollment Period (OEP) 2026, what dates you need to know, who qualifies, and how changes work. Educational guide for Vancouver, WA seniors.
Read More →Legacy Health is closing urgent care clinics and the pain clinic in Clark County due to financial challenges. Learn how this affects Medicare patients and what alternatives are available.
Read More →The Annual Enrollment Period is here! Learn what's new for 2026 and how to make the most of your Medicare options in Vancouver.
Read More →New CMS guidance for 2028 drug price negotiations could significantly lower prescription costs for Medicare beneficiaries. Learn how these changes affect your coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Read More →Step-by-step guide to launching your Medicare broker career. 2026 CMS rates: $694 initial + $347 renewals. Low startup costs, 50-100 enrollments first year earning $35K-$70K. Join our team!
Read More →The biggest AEP pitfalls in Vancouver & Clark County — and exactly how to avoid them before Dec 7.
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Read More →Major insurers are designating Medicare Advantage plans as non-commissionable for 2026. Learn how this affects agents, beneficiaries, and your enrollment options in Vancouver, WA.
Read More →Everything you need to know about AEP 2026 in Vancouver, WA. Compare plans, understand changes, and enroll with confidence.
Read More →Important updates to Medicare coverage, costs, and enrollment for 2025 that affect seniors in Vancouver and Clark County.
Read More →Local perspective on Medicare changes affecting Vancouver and Clark County residents. Stay informed about your coverage options.
Read More →Understanding the key differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans to help you make the best choice.
Read More →Get expert guidance on your Medicare options in Vancouver, WA. No-cost consultation with licensed broker Timothy Jones.
