Showing 1 — 27 out of 95 articlesLast updated December 15, 2022Bob PhillipsMost states have an open enrollment period that runs from November 1 to January 15, but some states have chosen to extend that to January 31.
InsuranceLast updated December 11, 2022Bob PhillipsAccording to the IRS, a qualifying life event is an event that causes a change in your life that affects your health insurance requirements or options.
InsuranceLast updated September 12, 2022Bob PhillipsBasic trip cancellation protection covers lost bags, reimbursements if you miss a connection, and a refund if you can’t travel because you’re sick or hurt.
InsuranceLast updated September 8, 2022Bob PhillipsHealthcare providers can use video, audio, or instant messaging to address a patient’s concerns and make a diagnosis of their condition remotely.
InsuranceLast updated July 28, 2022Bob PhillipsIt’s estimated that anywhere from 10% to 30% of coronavirus patients might experience long COVID, regardless of how sick they were initially.
InsuranceLast updated June 30, 2022Bob PhillipsThe act aimed to provide affordable health insurance coverage for all Americans while keeping patient costs reasonable without restricting care.
InsuranceLast updated June 16, 2022Bob PhillipsIt can potentially save a customer money if they buy more than one product from the same insurer, and it’s profitable for insurance companies.
InsuranceLast updated May 23, 2022Bob PhillipsInsurance companies buy reinsurance to lower their financial risk, much like you buy all types of insurance to lower yours.
InsuranceLast updated May 13, 2022Bob PhillipsWhen you apply for a loan, your lender may offer you loan protection insurance, also known as credit protection insurance.
InsuranceLast updated August 22, 2022Bob PhillipsNearly 99% of births in the United States take place in hospitals. New moms spend at least one night there, longer if they’ve had a C-section.
InsuranceLast updated April 27, 2022Bob PhillipsCompetitive employers frequently offer Section 125 plans as a perk to help keep current employees content and draw interest from new recruits.
InsuranceLast updated April 25, 2022Bob PhillipsFixed indemnity insurance can pay some or all of any upfront costs or balances not paid by your major medical insurance.
InsuranceLast updated April 13, 2022Julia SerdiukLive chat has become a digital transformation feature, which customers love and expect to find with almost any business.
InsuranceLast updated April 11, 2022Bob PhillipsOne alternative to traditional health insurance many people are taking a hard look at is the medical cost-sharing plan.
InsuranceLast updated April 6, 2022Bob PhillipsConcierge medicine is membership-based healthcare designed to provide personalized care paired with accessibility and convenience.
InsuranceLast updated February 10, 2022Bob PhillipsEvery traditional type of agent, captive or independent, relies on commissions as their primary source of income.
InsuranceLast updated February 8, 2022Bob PhillipsOnce you meet your deductible, catastrophic health insurance must cover the same essential health benefits as any other marketplace plan.
InsuranceLast updated January 17, 2022Bob PhillipsIt can be tempting when you’re younger to put off buying certain types of coverage that aren’t legally required, like disability or life insurance.
InsuranceLast updated December 20, 2021Bob PhillipsThe moral issue of whether or not it’s fair to charge one gender more than the other is a non-factor for an actuary when they determine rates.
InsuranceLast updated November 11, 2021Bob PhillipsA good example of an exclusion you would find in a disability insurance or health insurance policy is an exclusion for a pre-existing condition.
InsuranceLast updated October 19, 2021Bob PhillipsAs an entrepreneur, in addition to homeowners and auto insurance, you have other must-have coverages that you need to consider.
InsuranceLast updated October 7, 2021Bob PhillipsAccording to a Pew Research Center study, the U.S. has the world’s highest rate of children living in single-parent households.
InsuranceLast updated October 5, 2021Bob PhillipsChildren account for about 45% of all Medicaid enrollees, and the elderly and disabled account for about 25%.
InsuranceLast updated March 31, 2022Joel PalmerIf you want to save on your health insurance premium you can choose a high-deductible health plan (HDHP).
InsuranceLast updated December 9, 2022Bob PhillipsMedicare Part A’s primary purpose is to cover the costs of hospitalization. You automatically receive Part A when you enroll in Medicare.
InsuranceLast updated September 16, 2021Bob PhillipsThe health insurance open enrollment period (OEP) for 2022 begins November 1, 2021, and ends December 15, 2021.
InsuranceLast updated September 13, 2021Bob PhillipsIf being added to a spouse’s plan isn’t an option for you, you’re going to need to make some quick decisions about your insurance situation.
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