Teri Monroe

Posts by: Teri Monroe

7 Medicare Appeals That Take Longer to Process in the First Quarter If you’re waiting for a decision on a medical claim this winter, you might feel like your paperwork has disappeared in... read the story

10 Everyday Items Costing More Due to Packaging Changes If you’ve noticed that your grocery bill is climbing despite slowing inflation, the culprit might be the container, no... read the story

Turning 65 This Year? 7 Medical Costs Medicare Won’t Cover After Enrollment Starts Turning 65 in 2026 is a major financial milestone, often viewed as the moment you finally escape the high premiums of th... read the story

6 Preventive Services Now Counted Toward Deductibles The phrase “preventive care is free” has been a cornerstone of American healthcare for over a decade, but th... read the story

Prescription Tier Reassignments Are Raising Costs Mid-Winter If you’ve visited the pharmacy lately and walked away with a case of sticker shock, you’re not alone. It’s mid-win... read the story

Outpatient Facilities Are Charging Separate “Administrative” Fees If you’ve recently visited an outpatient clinic, you might have noticed a confusing addition to your billing statement... read the story

Hospitals Are Shortening Coverage Windows for Post-Procedure Care If you undergo surgery in 2026, don’t expect to spend much time in a hospital bed afterward. A massive regulatory shif... read the story

5 Co-Pay Categories That Shift Once Annual Limits Reset The arrival of January 1, 2026, marks the annual “Great Reset” for healthcare spending. For millions of Amer... read the story

Home Medical Equipment Fees Are Rising in Several States For many Americans relying on life-sustaining medical gear, the arrival of 2026 has brought a quiet but significant incr... read the story

6 Common Claims Older Patients Are Seeing Reclassified as “Optional” For decades, the definition of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) remained relatively stagnant, but 2026 has brought a wave... read the story