Differences between HMO, PPO and EPO

Do you know the number one reason for personal bankruptcy in the United States?  It is medical expenses.  In the US, medical expenses are so high that you often cannot afford hospital bills without health insurance.  Even if you have

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5 Important Health Insurance Terms You Should Know

When shopping for a new health insurance plan, one of the main challenges a lot of people face is to understand insurance terminology.  As you know, medical expenses are so high in the U.S. that you cannot afford hospital bills

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American Rescue Plan and Covered California

President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) into law last Friday. It expands eligibility for Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies for those people who have enrolled in Covered California plans. The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 spending package represents

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4 Questions About Small Business Health Insurance

You have worked hard to build your business, and it is time for you to reinvest in your employees.  There are many factors to consider when you select a health insurance plan for your small business.  Health insurance laws and

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Medicare Part B Premium for High Earners (IRMAA)

What is IRMAA? The Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is a surcharge that high earners may have to pay.  The Medicare IRMAA for Part B went into effect in 2007. The IRMAA for Part D was implemented as part of

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How do I sign up for Medicare?

Medicare seems like a confusing web of options for those who are turning 65.  For that reason, many consumers rely on licensed Medicare agents for assistance. Turning 65 brings a sense of freedom from work but with new healthcare options.

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2021 Covered California Special Enrollment

Covered California has launched a special enrollment until May 15, 2021 as part of President Joe Biden's executive order. Covered California expects of the 2.7 million Californians without health insurance, about 1.2 million are either eligible for subsidies or qualify

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Healthcare.gov (Obamacare) Enrollment Reopens on February 15, 2021

For those who have been without health insurance during the pandemic, your second chance is here.  In January 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to open the federal health insurance marketplace for three months starting February 15, 2021

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1/31/2021 is the last day of Open Enrollment

Covered California Covered California is a state health insurance exchange that allows individuals or small businesses to find the ideal health insurance that fits their needs and budget. In 2021, Californians need to be aware of two crucial facts: individual

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Unhappy with your Medicare Advantage Plan?

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment If you recently switched to a new Medicare Advantage plan during fall open enrollment period, or decided to keep the same plan, and you are unhappy with that decision already, you have an option now. This especially

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