Common Medicare Insurance Pitfalls to Avoid
Posted: April 21, 2022
You are eligible for Medicare and have probably been looking forward to the lower cost of health insurance. If you are nearing age 65, you need to be aware of the common pitfalls that many eligible people have experienced: You did not sign up during your initial enrollment period. You have a seven-month period to sign up for Medicare, running from three months before your...
Can Employers Reimburse Employees for Health Insurance?
Posted: April 13, 2022
Since 2020 with the enactment of the “21st Century Cures Act,” employers of any size could reimburse their employees for the costs of individual health insurance plans. The Affordable Care Act required employees with 50 or more employees who worked at least 30 hours per week, to offer health insurance. With a vast majority of US businesses having less than 50 employees, many people working...
Common Reasons Disability Claims Are Denied
Posted: April 10, 2022
You have disability insurance to protect your loved ones should you become disabled and can no longer earn a living. It is important that you understand the most common reasons disability claims are denied before purchasing a policy. You Filed for Benefits Too Late. Long-term disability insurance policies require that you file a claim within a specific time frame. Should you fail to file within...
Effective Ways to Spring Clean Your Life Insurance
Posted: April 7, 2022
It is smart to “spring clean” your life insurance each year, as the life insurance market changes over time. A new insurance product could allow you to purchase higher levels of coverage at a lower cost. With the help of a qualified insurance agent, you may discover you have been overpaying. A life insurance policy is an ideal way to protect your loved ones from...
Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Posted: April 6, 2022
If you are eligible for Medicare, it is time to decide what plan to choose – which can be surprisingly difficult. To better understand the difference between a Medicare Advantage Plan and Medicare Supplemental Insurance, you need to know what each plan does (and does not) offer. Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Advantage Plans combine Medicare Part A (hospital coverage) and Medicare Part B (medical coverage)...