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Do Freelancers and Gig Workers Get Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance?

Do Freelancers and Gig Workers Get Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance?

With the high cost of healthcare today, we all need health insurance. Freelancers and gig workers do not have the benefit of an employer-sponsored group health plan, but they can still purchase health insurance to help cover their medical expenses. The following are some possible options. The Marketplace Individual health insurance is available for purchase through the Marketplace at healthcare.gov. There are many options from...

Why You Still Need Life Insurance After Retirement

Why You Still Need Life Insurance After Retirement

It may seem like a no-brainer to let your life insurance policy lapse or cash it in after you retire. After all, the main purpose of life insurance is to protect your family against the loss of your income should anything happen to you. Actually, life insurance is good for more than simply replacing your income in the event of your death. After a closer...

Diagnosed With Cancer? Know Your Medicare Options

Diagnosed With Cancer? Know Your Medicare Options

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you probably know that treatment costs are high. This is why it is important to carefully consider your options under Medicare.  Original Medicare Medicare coverage is divided into parts. Part A covers inpatient care (hospitalization). Part B covers outpatient care, such as doctor visits and lab work. Part D is purchased separately and covers the costs of prescription...

5 Employee Benefits That Promote a Strong Work-Life Balance

5 Employee Benefits That Promote a Strong Work-Life Balance

All employers want to have a team of loyal, dedicated workers, but what does it take? Today's generation of workers is seeking a more positive work-life balance. As an employer, you can foster higher employee loyalty by offering certain benefits to your current and prospective employees.  Your employees are often married, building a family, and value working for a company that recognizes that life is...

Can I Buy Health Insurance on My Own?

Can I Buy Health Insurance on My Own?

You may be considering buying health insurance and could use some advice. The Affordable Care Act dramatically changed the rules, eradicating the insurance company's ability to deny insurance for preexisting conditions. Much of the Act is still in place, with some changes. Yes, you can buy health insurance on your own, but you may find the process surprisingly complicated and confusing. What plan is best...