Many people wait too long to create advance health directives and appoint a health care surrogate―and the results can be tragic. A recent article, by a physician, who is also a financial planner, illustrates a not-uncommon situation in which nobody wants to find themselves. The story begins with a woman suddenly becoming acutely ill and … Continue reading “The Importance of Advance Directives”
The Importance of Advance Directives
February 19th, 2019
Closing the Donut Hole
If you haven’t been really, really sick in the last few years, you may not have ever heard of the “donut hole” in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. This is the common name in the medical field for an unusual coverage gap where, if you incurred $3,750 worth of drug costs in any given … Continue reading “Closing the Donut Hole”
Open Enrollment: Pay Attention and Take Action
What is open enrollment and how does it effect you? We are now in open enrollment on the government (39 states) or state health insurance exchanges (11 states and the District of Columbia)—so this is the time of year when consumers can buy health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). If you’re not … Continue reading “Open Enrollment: Pay Attention and Take Action”
