Author: Bmore Benefits
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Why Your BGE Energy Bill Is So High — And What You Can Do About It
Last Updated 6/10/26 Sections Costs are Getting Higher Your energy bill is partially dependent on the cost it takes BGE to deliver gas and electricity to your home. According to the Office of People’s Counsel (OPC), BGE’s gas and electric delivery charges have increased by roughly 50% and 30% since 2020, respectively. If this rate…
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Learn More About Open Enrollment for Medicare
Last Updated 5/2/26 Sections What is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment for Medicare is a period of time in the fall where you can change certain aspects of the Medicare plan. To understand more about Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans, take a look at the following article from the Social Security Administration. During Open Enrollment period,…
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What is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?
Last Updated 6/10/26 Sections What is the Big Beautiful Bill? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (often called OBBBA or the Big Beautiful Bill) is a law that was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives and subsequently signed by President Donald J. Trump on July 4, 2025. The bill aims to further President…
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Understanding Medicaid: What You Need to Know
Sections Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance, is a government health insurance program run by both the federal and state governments for individuals with limited income and resources. Because the federal government only sets general rules and regulations for Medicaid, each state government may establish its own specific eligibility criteria for individuals to qualify for…
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Baltimore Medicare Savings Programs: What You Need to Know
Last Updated 5/2/26 Sections Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 and older. It also covers certain younger individuals with disabilities, as well as those with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). There are two main ways to get Medicare coverage:…