Shortages, delays, and price increases may impact your ability to access essential medications. Talk to your healthcare provider about your options like requesting longer refills or more affordable alternatives, to ensure continuous access to necessary treatments. Some pharmacies may offer discount programs or generics that could help reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

Contributing to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) can provide financial relief and a buffer against rising healthcare costs. The money in these accounts belongs to you, and HSA funds never expire. Be sure to use your FSA funds by the end of the year, or you could lose the balance.

Keeping up with the recommended vaccination schedule and preventive care is essential to maintaining your health, especially if vaccination availability becomes more limited under the new administration. Parents should also ensure their children are vaccinated, where health allows, as some states may begin to roll back vaccine requirements.

If you experience a qualifying life event, like losing your job or getting married, you may have up to 60 days after the event to enroll in health coverage. Act quickly to secure the protection you need. Missing this window could leave you without coverage until the next open enrollment period.