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Listen, watch and learn the latest trends, savings, possible pit falls and news from The Health Insurance Store professionals. Here is where you’ll find up to date information to help guide you through the Health Care system while educating you on topics such as HMO’s, PPO’s, prescription plans and more. We are excited to help you save money, understand health insurance and get your best plan with the professionals at The Health Insurance Store.

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How do I know if I’m with the best company and plan?

Question from Connie: Thank you so much for answering my question in your last column. I’m relieved you think Advantage Plans can be the right choice for those of us on Medicare. I have a follow-up question. How do I know if I’m with the best company and plan?

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Should I switch my Advantage Plan to a Supplement Plan?

I’ve had an Advantage Plan for a couple of years now, but I only recently began to read your columns. I get the feeling you don’t like Advantage Plans and now I’m questioning my choice. Should I change to a Supplement? What’s your opinion?

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My Medicare Supplement rate just jumped — why, and what can I do?

Seeing a big Medicare Supplement rate hike? You're not alone. Premiums with AARP, Aetna, and Allstate are jumping up to 20%. Learn why rates are rising in 2025 and what your options are — including switching plans or saving before AEP.

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Should I Switch My Medicare Supplement Before Rates Go Up?

Welcome to Chapter 8 of the series, “New to Medicare,” designed to help those who will be going on Medicare for the first time soon

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Why Are Medicare Enrollment Periods and Penalties So Strict—and Is That Fair?"

Welcome to Chapter 8 of the series, “New to Medicare,” designed to help those who will be going on Medicare for the first time soon

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Should I drop my work insurance at 65?

Welcome to Chapter 8 of the series, “New to Medicare,” designed to help those who will be going on Medicare for the first time soon

Ask the Medicare Specialist

How do I know if I’m with the best company and plan?

Question from Connie: Thank you so much for answering my question in your last column. I’m relieved you think Advantage Plans can be the right choice for those of us on Medicare. I have a follow-up question. How do I know if I’m with the best company and plan?

Ask the Medicare Specialist

Should I switch my Advantage Plan to a Supplement Plan?

I’ve had an Advantage Plan for a couple of years now, but I only recently began to read your columns. I get the feeling you don’t like Advantage Plans and now I’m questioning my choice. Should I change to a Supplement? What’s your opinion?

Ask the Medicare Specialist

My Medicare Supplement rate just jumped — why, and what can I do?

Seeing a big Medicare Supplement rate hike? You're not alone. Premiums with AARP, Aetna, and Allstate are jumping up to 20%. Learn why rates are rising in 2025 and what your options are — including switching plans or saving before AEP.

Ask the Medicare Specialist

Should I Switch My Medicare Supplement Before Rates Go Up?

Welcome to Chapter 8 of the series, “New to Medicare,” designed to help those who will be going on Medicare for the first time soon

Ask the Medicare Specialist

Why Are Medicare Enrollment Periods and Penalties So Strict—and Is That Fair?"

Welcome to Chapter 8 of the series, “New to Medicare,” designed to help those who will be going on Medicare for the first time soon

Ask the Medicare Specialist

Should I drop my work insurance at 65?

Welcome to Chapter 8 of the series, “New to Medicare,” designed to help those who will be going on Medicare for the first time soon

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Did you know we offer life insurance? Not only that, we’ve got an in-house life insurance licensed insurance sales agent!

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Medicare Plans

There are generally two choices for those eligible for Medicare: Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. Not all who are eligible or who are becoming eligible for the first time understand the vast differences.

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Employer Group Plans

Since 2008, we’ve helped a wide range of businesses navigate their health insurance needs with personalized support and industry insight.

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Individual & Family Plans

The licensed agents of The Health Insurance Store can help you navigate the Marketplace, guide you to the plan that best fits your needs, and ensure your application is done correctly to make sure you avoid mistakes that could negatively affect your tax return.

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Life Insurance

The Health Insurance Store offers Life Insurance products with the same level of customer care and attention to detail you have come to trust from us over the years.

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Welcome to The Health Insurance Store!

The Health Insurance Store was established in 2008 and has helped more than 10,000 people in Western Pennsylvania with their health insurance and Medicare needs.

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Our professional, licensed staff is here to help. Schedule a no-cost in-office meeting to examine your policies and help find ways to save money.

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If you like mail we can send you documents. Phone conferences are a wonderful way to get information quickly as well. We also have video conferencing that uses a computer with a camera. Our agents are standing by ready to assist you.

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Our licensed insurance sales agents are appointed with a wide range of carriers, offering information and plan options to help you make informed decisions. We don’t work for the insurance companies—we work for you.

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We provide guidance and assistance in applying for Medicare plans such as Supplements, Part D prescription, and Medicare Advantage, employer group plans, and individual and family plans.

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We’re committed to helping you, your family, or your business find health and Medicare plan options that offer strong value—and we take pride in delivering responsive, personalized service every step of the way. We have qualified staff dedicated to helping our clients answer questions and solving problems whenever they arise.

Erie County Area

1105 West 12th Street, Suite – A
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 814-920-5275
Fax: 814-920-5276

Fayette/Westmoreland County Area

121 North Pittsburgh Street
Connellsville, PA. 15425
Phone: 724-603-3403
Fax: 724-603-3402

Pittsburgh Area

21 Yost Blvd., Forest Hills, PA 15221
Mailing Address: 128 Forest Hills Plaza, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Phone: 412-349-8818
Fax: 878-302-3149

Albuquerque/Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

821 Coors Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Phone: 505-200-0069
Fax: 505-200-0073

Serving These Areas

We proudly serve the health insurance and Medicare needs of the following Pennsylvania areas: Connellsville, Uniontown, Greensburg, Mt. Pleasant, Scottdale, Irwin, N. Huntingdon, Murrysville, Monroeville, Plum, Lower Burrell, New Kensington, Pittsburgh, Plum, Oakmont, Penn Hills, Forest Hills, Wilkinsburg, East Liberty, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Natrona Heights, Leechburg, Washington, Morgantown WV, Latrobe, Monnessen, Jeanette, Erie, Edinboro, Northeast, Girard, Fairview, Union City, Harborcreek, Corey, Meadville, Waterford, Ligonier, Kittaning, Somerset, Waynesburg, Fayette County, Westmoreland County, Armstrong County, Butler County, Somerset County, Erie County, Crawford County, Venango County, Allegheny Valley, Pennsylvania

We proudly serve the following New Mexico areas: Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Sante Fe, Bernalillo, Belen, Los Lunas, Espanola, Moriarty, Corales, Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Edgewood, Soccoro, Sandoval County, Sante Fe County, Bernalillo County, Rio Arriba County, Valencia County, Soccoro County, New Mexico
Not affiliated with the U. S. government or federal Medicare program.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

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