Media coverage archive
Published coverage and TPP summaries, with links to the original publishers.
Subscribe to newsroom RSSYahoo News · Article ·
Social Security Administration announces COLA increase for next year
Mike Boshardy of The Pocket Protector weighs in on the 3.6% COLA coming to more than 72 million Social Security recipients in January 2027.
Journal News Ohio · Article ·
Thousands to see Medicare Advantage plans change in 2027; What to consider when picking a new plan
The Pocket Protector's analysis finds about 293,000 Ohio Medicare Advantage members have plans ending or merging in 2027; CEO Michael Boshardy explains what to weigh in a new plan.
Sun Herald · Article ·
Social Security COLA for 2027 set at 3.6%. What to know
Mike Boshardy, founder and CEO of The Pocket Protector, explains why most Americans will see less than the full 3.6% COLA increase each month.
USA TODAY · Article ·
Social Security recipients to get 3.6% COLA raise in 2027
TPP founder Michael Boshardy explains why Medicare enrollees will net less than the 3.6% COLA once the Part B premium increase comes out of their checks.
WGN Radio 720 · Radio ·
Mike Boshardy: It’s time to review changes to Medicare
Mike Boshardy of The Pocket Protector joins Lisa Dent to talk about changes to Medicare and why now is a crucial time to review them.
Chicago Tribune · Article ·
Help navigating Medicare open enrollment
Terry Savage’s personal-finance column on getting through open enrollment, with The Pocket Protector as a no-sales-call place to compare plans.
Crain’s Daily Gist · Podcast ·
The paradox of trying to control AI
Crain’s John Asplund reports on The Pocket Protector, the Chicago startup betting on an all-digital, no-pressure way to shop for Medicare. Segment runs 16:40–18:40.
Crain’s Chicago Business · Article ·
After GoHealth’s collapse, former execs try a new approach to selling Medicare plans
Crain’s profiles the Chicago startup and its all-digital, no-call-center approach to Medicare enrollment.
WGN Radio 720 · Radio ·
Noon Business Lunch 9/30/26 – Terry Savage: What to know about ID.me
Terry Savage points John Williams’ listeners to The Pocket Protector and her interview with Mike Boshardy as a new way to research Medicare online.
Friends Talk Money · Podcast ·
Medicare Open Enrollment 2027: A Free, No-Sales-Call Way to Compare Every Plan
Co-founder Mike Boshardy talks about where to shop for Medicare plans during open enrollment.