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Open enrollment begins on Monday Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 31. Individuals purchasing their health insurance through an employer-sponsored group plan or on the federal marketplace must make elections for 2022 in the coming weeks and months, possibly facing higher premiums as health care costs rise. Employees may also have to choose from other benefit options, like life insurance and dental insurance offerings. Here are a few key Benefits to Evaluate During Employee Open Enrollment this year.
The Medicare open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Review the 2022 Medicare health and prescription drug plans and take note of how your costs may increase: The premium for Medicare Part B enrollees, for example, was $135.50 in 2019, $144.60 in 2020 and $148.50 in 2021 and could be higher depending on your income. As health care costs become more expensive for patients, be strategic about plan selections, avoid unnecessary changes and learn how to Make the Most of Medicare. Review our list of Best Medicare Advantage Plan Companies of 2022 to narrow down your options.
Emma Kerr
Personal Finance Editor, U.S. News
Email me your personal finance questions at ekerr@usnews.com According to the latest Food Price Outlook survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, grocery store prices are expected to increase between 1.5% and 2.5% in 2022. Buying in bulk is one way to bring down those costs. Try adding these items to your buy-in-bulk shopping list. Read more. Most people aren't certain that they have picked the right credit card, according to a U.S. News survey conducted in October. In fact, nearly half are worried that different cards could earn them more rewards. If you're looking for a chance, here are the most important factors when choosing a new credit card. Read more. When money is tight, as it has been for a lot of people in these pandemic-charged and inflationary times, it makes sense to cut back on what you're spending at the grocery store. To cut costs but maintain a nutritious diet, try these expert-recommended items. Read more. Los Angeles or San Francisco may be the epitome of life in the Golden State, but there are many more metro areas to consider calling home. Considering affordability, job market, access to quality health care and desirability, as well as other factors, these are the 10 Best Places to Live in California. Read more.
Check out the full list of the 2021-2022 Best Places to Live. The housing market in highly desirable areas like California and other West Coast states has been incredibly competitive this year. Here are five things you can do to make yourself a strong competitor if you're looking to put down roots in a tight market. Read more. "Stores like Costco will usually have packages of things like Ziploc bags with a variety of sizes, or even multipacks of boxes of popular sizes like gallon bags. If you do a lot of meal planning or store leftovers in the freezer, then buying these in bulk can really save you money." – Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst with DealNews.com The Latest Coronavirus Updates Follow Us✉ If you're enjoying this newsletter, forward it to a friend. They can click here for the latest personal finance advice and check out more of our U.S. News newsletters.
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