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5 essentials for a small business employee benefits package

5 essentials for a small business employee benefits package

10-minute read

Wondering what goes into a small business employee benefits package that attracts and keeps great people? There’s a lot to consider to create an attractive and competitive small business employee benefits package. Some benefits are required by law A typical small business employee benefits package may also include health, dental and vision insurance, paid time […]

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  1. Discount Dental Plans: What to Know Before You Buy

    Discount Dental Plans: What to Know Before You Buy

    4-minute read

    HealthMarkets helps you decide whether you should consider a dental discount plan, which could help you save money.

  2. Asthma vs. COPD: How can you tell the difference?

    Asthma vs. COPD: How can you tell the difference?

    5-minute read

    Have you found that you’re short of breath more often than normal? Maybe when doing simple things such climbing the stairs or walking from your car to the supermarket? You might have one of 2 common lung conditions: asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They’re both conditions that affect how well your lungs function […]

  3. Can smoking cause chest pain?

    Can smoking cause chest pain?

    3-minute read

    If you’re a smoker, it’s important to know how it affects your body. Here’s what to know.   If you smoke, you increase your risk of disease, plain and simple. That includes heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and even certain eye diseases. In some cases, smoking can also cause chest pain. Chest pain from smoking […]

  4. 5 ways to treat sleep problems as you age

    5 ways to treat sleep problems as you age

    4-minute read

    HealthMarkets helps you figure out why you’re not getting enough shut-eye — and what you can do about it. Healthy sleep is important at any age. But as you get older, it may feel more challenging to fall asleep or stay asleep. You may even find that you’re drowsy during the day. However, sleep problems […]

  5. Universal life insurance: 7 tips to help you choose a policy

    Universal life insurance: 7 tips to help you choose a policy

    8-minute read

    Looking for a universal life insurance policy to help protect your family and leave a legacy? Sometimes called permanent life insurance, universal life insurance gives you a few more options than other types of life insurance. But there are a lot of variables to consider when you’re trying to choose a plan. In this article, […]

  6. 3 ways to get health insurance if you retire early

    3 ways to get health insurance if you retire early

    4-minute read

    You’ve decided to retire early. Congratulations, by the way! But if you do retire early, that means you have some important decisions to make. One of them is figuring out how to get health coverage. That’s because if you retire in your 50s, you won’t be able to get Medicare until you turn 65. Thankfully, […]

  7. PPO vs. HDHP: what’s the difference?

    PPO vs. HDHP: what’s the difference?

    4-minute read

    HealthMarkets fills you in on these 2 popular types of plans — and which one might be right for you. Shopping for health insurance during the Open Enrollment Period can be stressful. You have to predict how much insurance you think you’ll need in the coming year. And that might not be so easy to […]

  8. What is watsu? 13 surprising health benefits of aquatic therapy

    What is watsu? 13 surprising health benefits of aquatic therapy

    3-minute read

    What is watsu, and what can it do for you? Ever felt the discomfort of tight muscles, aching joints, or tension from stress in your life? Chances are pretty good you’ve looked for ways to find relief. You know… Deep breathing Exercise Meditation Massage And sometimes even medication But there’s at least one more way […]

  9. 5 things to know about short-term health insurance in 2024

    5 things to know about short-term health insurance in 2024

    3-minute read

    HealthMarkets discusses what may (and may not) change about temporary coverage next year. Here’s what to know. Are you in between jobs? Did you recently quit your job or miss the Open Enrollment Period for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans? (Those are health insurance plans you can get through the federal Marketplace.) Any of these […]

  10. Can you go to the dentist while pregnant?

    Can you go to the dentist while pregnant?

    3-minute read

    Having healthy teeth and gums can help you have a healthy pregnancy. In fact, staying on top of your checkups and cleanings is strongly recommended. But there are some procedures that should wait until after delivery. We’ve got the details you need to know before scheduling a visit to your dentist when you’re pregnant, what […]

  11. Are You Between Jobs? Short-Term Insurance Could Be the Answer

    Are You Between Jobs? Short-Term Insurance Could Be the Answer

    3-minute read

    If you’re one of the millions of Americans who quit their job during the last few years, you’re probably wondering what you should do about health insurance while between jobs. You could go on COBRA, which would mean paying out of your own pocket to continue with your former company’s group insurance plan. You could […]

  12. Home delivery of prescriptions: 6 ways to save time & money

    Home delivery of prescriptions: 6 ways to save time & money

    4-minute read

    Want to skip the trip to the pharmacy, but still need medications? Home delivery of prescriptions can save you time and money. Most prescription drug plans offer this service. And there’s at least six reasons getting your prescriptions this way makes sense. Ready to learn more about how home delivery of prescriptions can save you […]

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HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers the opportunity to enroll in either QHPs or off-Marketplace coverage. Please visit HealthCare.gov for information on the benefits of enrolling in a QHP. Off-Marketplace coverage is not eligible for the cost savings offered for coverage through the Marketplaces.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call the Plan’s customer service phone number for more information.

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© 2023 HealthMarkets Insurance Agency. All rights reserved.

* Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Part D options can be explored.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.

To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week). If your complaint involves a broker or agent, be sure to include the name of the person when filing your grievance.

Attention: This website is operated by HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. and is not the Health Insurance Marketplace® website. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed as an insurance agency in all 50 states and DC. Not all agents are licensed to sell all products. Service and product availability varies by state. Sales agents may be compensated based on a consumer’s enrollment in an insurance plan. No obligation to enroll. Agent cannot provide tax or legal advice. Contact your tax or legal professional to discuss details regarding your individual business circumstances. Our quoting tool is provided for your information only. All quotes are estimates and are not final until consumer is enrolled. Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers the opportunity to enroll in either QHPs or off-Marketplace coverage. Please visit HealthCare.gov for information on the benefits of enrolling in a QHP. Off-Marketplace coverage is not eligible for the cost savings offered for coverage through the Marketplaces.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call the Plan’s customer service phone number for more information.

49075-HM-1022

© 2023 HealthMarkets Insurance Agency. All rights reserved.

* Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Part D options can be explored.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.

To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week). If your complaint involves a broker or agent, be sure to include the name of the person when filing your grievance.

Attention: This website is operated by HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. and is not the Health Insurance Marketplace® website. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed as an insurance agency in all 50 states and DC. Not all agents are licensed to sell all products. Service and product availability varies by state. Sales agents may be compensated based on a consumer’s enrollment in an insurance plan. No obligation to enroll. Agent cannot provide tax or legal advice. Contact your tax or legal professional to discuss details regarding your individual business circumstances. Our quoting tool is provided for your information only. All quotes are estimates and are not final until consumer is enrolled. Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers the opportunity to enroll in either QHPs or off-Marketplace coverage. Please visit HealthCare.gov for information on the benefits of enrolling in a QHP. Off-Marketplace coverage is not eligible for the cost savings offered for coverage through the Marketplaces.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call the Plan’s customer service phone number for more information.

49075-HM-1022