Many people approaching retirement in New Hampshire assume that COBRA coverage gives them extra time before they need to enroll in Medicare. Some retirees believe that taking COBRA after leaving a job allows them to delay Medicare enrollment without consequences....
Figuring out what Medicare covers can feel like wandering through the White Mountains without a trail map. Some things are covered, some aren’t, and some require a little extra planning. At Woodpecker Insurance, we help New Hampshire residents make sense of it all —...
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) became law, introducing major changes to health coverage, taxes, and safety net programs. If you’re a senior, caregiver, or Medicare enrollee in New Hampshire, here’s what you need to know — and what it could...
Medicare costs are changing in 2026, and for most Granite Staters, premiums and deductibles will go up slightly. Like a woodpecker tapping on a sugar maple in a New Hampshire snowstorm, these changes may seem small — but over time, they can make a noticeable...
Turning 65 or retiring in New Hampshire is an important milestone, and it often brings big decisions about Medicare. Whether you live in Hillsborough County, Merrimack County, Rockingham County, or farther north in Belknap, Carroll, Grafton, Cheshire, Strafford,...
