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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. 

Written Media Sources

Ask the Medicare Specialist: December 2023 – How can lower cost Advantage Plans have better benefits than those with higher premiums? I’m afraid to change to one.

December 7, 2023/by Jo Barker

Ask the Medicare Specialist: November 2023 – Ask the Medicare columns may no longer run in the Post-Gazette. Your help is needed

November 30, 2023/by Jo Barker

Ask the Medicare Specialist: November 2023 I want to retire at age 62. Does The Health Insurance Store help people like me find individual plans that bridge the gap to Medicare and what insight can you provide?

November 17, 2023/by Jo Barker

Ask the Medicare Specialist: November 2023 – I don’t like being forced to get authorizations that can delay my care. Can I leave my retiree Advantage Plan and go on a Supplement without going through medical underwriting?

November 13, 2023/by Jo Barker

Ask the Medicare Specialist: October 2023 – Why should I pay for Part D prescription coverage if I don’t take any expensive medications?

November 2, 2023/by Jo Barker

Ask the Medicare Specialist: October 2023 – Seniors are under siege from untrained and unethical agents. What do we need to know?

October 30, 2023/by Jo Barker

Ask the Medicare Specialist: October 2023 – How am I paying $100 more per a month for my Medicare Supplement than a friend who is the exact same age as me?

October 20, 2023/by Jo Barker

Ask the Medicare Specialist: October 2023 – What do you think is most important for those on Medicare to understand as we head into another Annual Election Period?

October 13, 2023/by Jo Barker

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