by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction Turning 26 has become one of the most anxiety-inducing milestones in American adulthood. Under the Affordable Care Act, this is the age at which most young adults must leave their parents’ health insurance and navigate a complex, expensive system on...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Overview Health insurance premiums in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace could increase by as much as 18% in 2026, marking the steepest jump since 2018. This spike is driven by a combination of rising health care costs, economic pressures, and changes to...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Planning for retirement isn’t just about saving enough. A crucial—and often underestimated—part of the puzzle is healthcare costs. A new survey from Fidelity reveals that a 65-year-old retiring in 2025 should expect to spend $172,500 on healthcare throughout...
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
The rise of GLP-1 agonists—once primarily diabetes medications—is reshaping society’s relationship with weight, health care structures, and consumer behavior. This seismic shift spans clinical practice, hospital economics, personal habits, and beyond. Changing the...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Interest in GLP‑1 medications—especially Ozempic—is rapidly increasing, and many employees now see access to these drugs as a valuable workplace benefit. What the Data Shows A recent BenefitNews survey found that 39% of millennials and 35% of Gen Z say access to...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Each year, KFF (formerly known as the Kaiser Family Foundation) releases valuable insights into Medicare Advantage. Their latest analyses shed light on how the program is evolving in 2025—from enrollment trends to plan costs, added benefits, and prior authorization...
