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What’s Happening Around Town October 2026

DC • Maryland • Northern Virginia Make the most of October with festivals, food, music, history and family-friendly fall traditions…

HHS InsuranceOctober 12, 2026

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Family Health & Safety

Preparing for the 2026-27 Flu Season

In the United States, the influenza (flu) season lasts from October through May, with peak flu activity between December and…

HHS InsuranceOctober 12, 2026

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Family Health & Safety

5 Fall Wellness Tips

Download or Print the Infographic PDF Fall brings cooler temperatures, vibrant foliage, and a natural shift toward cozy routines and…

HHS InsuranceOctober 12, 2026

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Home & Auto

National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 18-24

Auto Insights A parent’s instinct to worry about their teen driver is well warranted. Motor vehicle crashes are one of…

HHS InsuranceOctober 12, 2026

Golden, cheesy butternut squash shell pasta bake topped with fresh sage in a white casserole dish, with autumn ingredients and an October recipe title.

Insurance

October Recipe of the Month – Butternut Squash Pasta Bake

Cooler fall days call for warm, comforting meals. This butternut squash pasta bake combines whole wheat shells, creamy ricotta, savory…

HHS InsuranceOctober 12, 2026

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AI

AI in Everyday Life: A Practical Guide

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life. You do not need to be a technology expert to make use…

HHS InsuranceOctober 12, 2026

Employee Benefits

5 Facts and Myths About Using an EAP

Many employers offer employee assistance programs (EAPs) to support employees through personal and professional challenges, but how these programs actually…

HHS InsuranceOctober 12, 2026

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Personal Tips, Trips & Traps

Retirement Planning Basics

Retirement is often treated as a distant concern, something to address later once other financial priorities are settled. But retirement…

HHS InsuranceOctober 12, 2026

Personal Tips, Trips & Traps

3 Medicare Changes Coming in 2027

As you look ahead to Medicare’s annual open enrollment (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7) and the coming coverage year, you…

HHS InsuranceOctober 12, 2026

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Risky Business

The Basics of Minimum Essential Coverage Plans

Employers with large hourly, seasonal and variable-hour workforces often face a difficult balancing act. Rising healthcare costs, ongoing compliance requirements…

HHS InsuranceSeptember 14, 2026

The latest insurance articles, insight, news and events from Hodge, Hart & Schleifer, Inc.

What’s Happening Around Town October 2026

Preparing for the 2026-27 Flu Season

5 Fall Wellness Tips

National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 18-24

October Recipe of the Month – Butternut Squash Pasta Bake

AI in Everyday Life: A Practical Guide

5 Facts and Myths About Using an EAP

Retirement Planning Basics

3 Medicare Changes Coming in 2027

The Basics of Minimum Essential Coverage Plans

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