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How Cities and Counties Can Control Retiree Health Costs (Without Cutting Benefits)

April 5th, 2026 by Rodney POWELL

Municipal budgets are under increasing pressure. With healthcare costs rising annually and retirees living longer, managing long-term healthcare liabilities has become a significant challenge for public employers. You face the …

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Why Public-Sector HR Teams Can No Longer Ignore Medicare Coordination

April 5th, 2026 by Rodney POWELL

If you manage employee benefits for a county or municipality, you already understand that healthcare costs are rising rapidly. Year-over-year increases in the high single to low double digits are …

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How HR Teams Can Save Your Healthcare Benefits Budget While Upgrading Retiree Support

April 5th, 2026 by Rodney POWELL

Healthcare costs in retirement are climbing faster than general inflation. According to recent estimates from Fidelity, a 65-year-old retiring today could spend over $172,500 on healthcare throughout their retirement 4 …

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Are Rising Healthcare Costs Quietly Draining Your Local Government Budget?

April 5th, 2026 by Rodney POWELL

If you manage employee benefits for a local municipality or county, you already know the numbers aren’t adding up the way they used to. Let’s have a good old-fashioned conversation …

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Why Local Government Employees Are Falling Into the Medicare Penalty Trap (And How HR Can Stop It)

April 5th, 2026 by Rodney POWELL

Imagine dedicating your entire career to public service, only to retire and discover you owe a permanent financial penalty on your healthcare premiums 4 all because of a simple enrollment …

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Guiding an Elderly Congregation Through the Medicare Maze: The Senior Ministry Leader’s Playbook

March 31st, 2026 by Rodney POWELL

The guide assists church leaders in helping seniors navigate Medicare’s complexities, including Part A/B/C/D basics, challenges of Medicare Advantage, scam risks, and practical tips for early planning and using trusted …

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Senior Church Members Stressed About Medicare ? Here’s How You Can Help.

March 31st, 2026 by Rodney POWELL

The document guides church senior ministries in assisting members with the stressful Medicare enrollment process. It explains common challenges, provides five practical steps, such as early conversations and workshops, and …

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The Healthcare Sharing Ministry Trap Nobody Warns About

March 31st, 2026 by Rodney POWELL

Healthcare sharing ministries like Samaritan, Liberty, and Medi-Share do not qualify as creditable coverage for Medicare Parts B or D, which can lead to lifelong late enrollment penalties (10% per …

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Something Pastors Would Want to Know About Medicare

March 31st, 2026 by Rodney POWELL

This document guides pastors on recent Medicare updates, concentrating on the health literacy gap among seniors and detailed hospice coverage rules (eligibility, benefit periods, face-to-face requirements). It highlights how pastors …

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Medicare Enrollment for Pastors and Church Leaders: What You Need to Know

March 31st, 2026 by Rodney POWELL

This guide covers the basics of Medicare enrollment for pastors and church leaders, including timing, penalties, Part A/B/D coverage, clergy-specific challenges with Form 4361 opt-outs, and options for premium-free Part …

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