The PlanMatch Blog
Timely, plain-language guidance on Medicare, health, life, and supplemental coverage — written and reviewed by a licensed agent, and kept current as the rules and figures move.
Employer Benefits
With ACA subsidies smaller and group premiums climbing, more employers are funding individual coverage through an ICHRA. Here’s how it works, who it fits, and who should skip it.
June 22, 2026
Medicare
Part B is $202.90, the Part A hospital deductible is $1,736, and Part D finally has a $2,100 cap. Here’s what each one means for you.
June 21, 2026
Health Insurance
The enhanced premium tax credits expired at the start of 2026, and for many people marketplace premiums roughly doubled. Here’s what changed and your options now.
June 21, 2026
Travel
Original Medicare covers almost nothing outside the U.S. Before you travel, here’s the gap — and the simple way to close it.
June 21, 2026
Supplemental
Original Medicare pays nothing toward routine cleanings, fillings, or eyeglasses. Here’s why — and the two main ways people cover it.
June 21, 2026