Articles about Health Insurance
By Jenny Peterson For many people, turning 65 means finally getting “cheap” health insurance. But Medicare is far more complicated — and potentially more expensive — than many seniors realize. Tonya Bell, a Medicare insurance broker at Senior Care Insurance Services LLC and licensed in 26 states, has spent the past 15 years primarily helping … Read more
How a local entrepreneur is aiming to fix healthcare Article and photos by Jenny Peterson David Thedinga walked away from a 20-year insurance career to bet on a different kind of healthcare system — one built around prevention, personalization and the idea that better care could ultimately drive down costs. Working out of the Harbor … Read more
Schedule your checkups and refills before the year ends. Buy and wrap presents? Check. Drink the eggnog and spend time with loved ones? Check. Schedule a doctor’s appointment by Dec. 31. Why? With all there is to do, you still might want to squirrel away an hour or two to get that last-minute checkup in. … Read more
Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for 2026 Fall is a time for old classics and special traditions like cheering for your team during the World Series and sitting down to dinner with friends and family at Thanksgiving. As the temperatures begin to fall and the leaves begin to turn, you also might want to seriously … Read more
When David M. Gilston began selling insurance in Charleston in 1962, he had no official name, no clients, no office and no standard hours – and he made calls door-to-door any time day or night. He did, however, have an idea to build his efforts into a name people would trust. That idea soon became … Read more
Annual enrollment for health insurance can be confusing. Working with – as well as understanding – what kind of coverage you are paying for while trying to keep up with policy changes and costs can seem impossible. “There are annual changes to medical insurance plans,” said Ann Miller, president and founder of HealthCare Solution Benefits. … Read more