Next Step Benefits

This is a very real problem for our friends at pharmacies like Hermiston Drug & Murray’s.

While people are screaming about insurance companies being a problem, they’re unaware of the big bad wolf hiding around the corner.

‘Economic suicide’: Small-town pharmacies say they’re losing money filling prescriptions Small, independent pharmacies told First Alert 4 they’re facing big losses and getting squeezed to the breaking point, but you could pay the price.

I'm thrilled to announce that for the 2nd year in a row Next Step Benefits has been awarded CMS's 2025 Marketplace Circle of Champions. This means that we've helped 20+ people with individual health insurance.

Thank you for the trust that you place in us to take care of your insurance needs.

I learned about a new dental program this morning for Oregon Veterans.
Per the website: You may be eligible for the Veteran Dental Program if you: ■ Live in Oregon
■ Are a veteran as described in Oregon Revised Statute 408.225, except you may be discharged or released under honorable conditions or other conditions
■ Do not already get health care through OHP; and
■ Meet income thresholds (400% FPL, household of 1 max income is $58,320)

Program details & online application can be found by clicking the link below

Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs : Dental : Benefits & Programs : State of Oregon State dental program information for veterans

I stopped in the other day to see my friends at CAPECO and they asked me to remind everyone about some of the services they offer.

They also let me know that their utility assistance program is out of funds until October, but recommended contacting UEC if you're a client as they may be able to help.

There are a LOT of anticipated changes happening in 2025 for Medicare beneficiaries. If you or a loved one is on Medicare, please take a couple of minutes to read the article.

It's imperative that you connect with your agent or myself beginning in October to review your coverage.
Licensed in OR/WA/ID/MT/OK/TX

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