Did you know that a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive care visit is possible within the first 12 months of having Part B? Regular preventive care can help maintain and help protect your health as you age. Under Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), some types of preventive care are covered so that Medicare beneficiaries can plan […]

If your ACA-qualified health insurance plan begins on or after 2010, and you are up-to-date with your premiums, your plan must provide you with preventive care. What’s considered “free preventive care” is several services, medications, and other care that may not require you to pay an out-of-pocket fee. So, if you are within your provider […]

As an adult, have you ever wondered what preventive healthcare services are available for free? You’re in luck – thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), some preventive services like vaccinations, counseling, and screening tests may be available to you free of charge. In fact, all Marketplace plans (and most health plans) are required to […]

Everyone knows the old adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Getting preventive care is just like having that apple a day. When you get regular preventive care, like going to the doctor for check-ups, you help protect and maintain your good health and help avoid more serious conditions. What is preventive care? […]

As we age, exercise only becomes more important. In 2008, the World Health Organization found that nearly 3.2 million people across the world died due to inactivity. A Surgeon General’s report found that by the age of 75, 1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women engage in little to no physical activity. These […]

The following interview with HealthMarkets insurance agent Susan Sundberg has been edited for clarity. This interview was conducted in person and through email. In [glossary ignore=”true”]September[/glossary] of 2015, we had the opportunity to interview Susan Sundberg, an independent HealthMarkets agent. As an agent, she is an entrepreneur and a small business of her own. Although […]

Did you know there is a federal program to increase government contracts for women? We didn’t, either! That’s why HealthMarkets reviewed the program and wants to share this information with you. The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program was implemented in February 2011. The program strives to enable women to compete for government contracts […]

It certainly isn’t easy to move on with life after losing a spouse. The reality that life is too short may cause you to think about how your loved ones would cope if you were no longer around. Although nothing could ever replace you, it may give you comfort to know that life insurance for […]

As of February 1, open enrollment for 2017 is closed. If you didn’t sign up for healthcare coverage, you may have to wait until the 2018 open enrollment period begins on November 1. There are a few situations, however, where you may still be able to sign up for coverage this year. Medicaid and CHIP According to […]