Want to renew the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plan you had last year? It’s the easiest way to go. Right? If your plan provided you with the health insurance you needed for healthcare, doctor’s visits, medications, and other healthcare needs, automatic re-enrollment might make sense. Were the premiums and out-of-pocket expenses affordable? Did you […]

For Americans turning 65 or older, the beginning of fall is also the beginning of the Medicare season. Whether you are new to Medicare or have been using it for years, each season brings changes to your plan options. These five Medicare tips can help you verify that you are getting the most out of […]

For Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, the Open Enrollment Period for families begins on November 1 and ends on December 15.¹ During that time, you are responsible for making sure that you and your dependents have health insurance. If you do not obtain health insurance, you may be subject to a fine depending on the […]

It’s becoming more common for insurance companies to announce that they will no longer be offering certain plans or doing business in certain areas during the next year’s Open Enrollment Period, or that they are going out of business. During the last enrollment period, the insurance companies below made such announcements. Aetna in Delaware, Iowa, […]

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” However, there is more to healthy living than this popular cliché implies. While habits such as eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise are important factors in a healthy lifestyle, getting regular checkups can be just as vital. Because of the advances of modern medicine, doctors […]

Coughing and sneezing aren’t the only elements of cold and flu season. Rashes are also caused by other conditions, such as allergies, or can be a symptom of a more serious disease. Some infectious diseases trigger rashes. Most people know when a cough or stomach ache requires medical attention, but we’re far less knowledgeable about […]

The proposed open enrollment period for the upcoming year begins on November 1. Even if you’re happy with your current insurance provider, now is the perfect time to look over your policy and take note of any changes that might affect you. Health insurance plans are required to provide you with a Summary of Benefits […]