Teri Monroe

Posts by: Teri Monroe

After January, These Common Health Items Are No Longer Covered by Insurance If you relied on your insurance plan to pay for your daily vitamins, healthy groceries, or utility bills last year, you ... read the story

Medical Supply Contracts Are Being Renegotiated at Patient Expense If you use a CPAP machine, a wheelchair, or diabetic testing supplies, you may have noticed a sudden change in the brand... read the story

6 Specialist Referrals That Reset After Plan Year Changes If you showed up to see your cardiologist this month only to be told you need a “new referral,” you’ve hit... read the story

Insurance Claim Processing Delays Are Peaking in February If you are still waiting for a reimbursement from a doctor’s visit in early January, you aren’t alone—you&... read the story

7 Physical Therapy Visits That Now Require New Authorizations If you are starting a physical therapy (PT) regimen this year, you might notice your therapist spending more time on pap... read the story

The “Maduro Effect”: Why Venezuela’s Crisis is Dropping US Gas Prices Today While global headlines are dominated by the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces over the weekend, America... read the story

Prescription Substitutions Are Triggering Higher Out-of-Pocket Costs For decades, “generic substitution” was the gold standard for saving money at the pharmacy, but in 2026, tha... read the story

5 Medicare Notices That Signal Coverage Reductions Ahead In 2026, the way you receive information from Medicare is shifting toward a digital-first model, but the importance of t... read the story

Banks Are Reintroducing Maintenance Fees on Low-Balance Accounts If you’ve enjoyed the luxury of a $100 minimum balance to keep your checking account free, 2026 is bringing a cold dos... read the story

People Are Using Credit Cards Just to Afford Basic Groceries If you’ve found yourself reaching for a credit card more often at the supermarket checkout, you are part of a staggeri... read the story