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The Benefits of a PPO Plan

Exploring healthcare options can be overwhelming, but a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan could be ideal if you value flexibility and a wide range of choices. Unlike more restrictive plans, a PPO allows individuals the autonomy to select healthcare providers without the prerequisite of a designated primary care physician. From the freedom to choose specialists

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Tips for First Time Insurance Buyers

Navigating the world of health insurance can be daunting, especially for first-time buyers. The myriad of plans, coverage options, premiums, and unfamiliar jargon can make the process overwhelming. However, securing the right health insurance is crucial in safeguarding your well-being and financial stability. We have some guidance and essential tips to help first-time health insurance

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Navigating Open Enrollment

As the open enrollment period approaches, it marks a critical time for individuals and families to make vital decisions about their healthcare coverage. This annual opportunity allows us to review and change our health insurance, dental plans, vision coverage, retirement contributions, and more. With various options and information to consider, navigating the open enrollment period

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Pre-Existing Condition Rules

Some health conditions require the patient to access more medical care. If you have specific health needs and are searching for health insurance, you might wonder how your pre-existing condition can impact your coverage. What exactly is a pre-existing condition, and how does it work when searching for health insurance coverage? According to a 2019

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Finding Small Business Health Insurance

Finding health insurance for your small business can be a huge and daunting responsibility as a business owner. You may not feel equipped to make the best decisions for yourself and your employees’ families. There is a lot of information out there about small business health insurance, so let us break down the most important

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Why You Should Evaluate Your Health Care Coverage

Once you choose your health care coverage, it is tempting to file the papers away and move on. However, there are many reasons why regularly reevaluating your healthcare coverage benefits you and your family. Here are some things to consider when evaluating your insurance coverage regularly. Cost  Insurance costs are fluid, so your healthcare coverage

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HOW DOES GAP INSURANCE WORK?

For many, navigating all the different insurance needed can be an uphill battle. And often, as a result, we don’t look into all of our options when it comes to coverage. However, gap insurance is worth an extra look. So, what is gap insurance, and is it insurance coverage you should consider? Gap

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HOW DOES SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE WORK?

Have you considered the possibility of a medical diagnosis or injury that will cost more than your health insurance will pay? For example, a fall in inclement weather, a cooking accident, or a diagnosis that leads to months of treatment can set you back both physically and financially. As the costs

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HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT INSURANCE PACKAGE

Health Insurance can be complex, and picking the wrong insurance package can be costly. Choose the right insurance package with the right medical benefits for your family based on these few guidelines, and you will feel more confident about your selection! First, take a deep dive into your family’s

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HOW TO READ YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

Health insurance packages can be confusing and overwhelming to understand. There are hundreds of healthcare plans out there, and they each have a range of features that may differ from one to the next. Therefore, you will want to know what types of care your policy covers and the costs along each

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HOW TO LOWER HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS

We all know that in the U.S., it is practically essential to have a health insurance plan in order to get adequate healthcare when necessary. However, just because you have access to a health insurance plan doesn’t mean that you’re getting the best deal, or the cheapest plan. With rising health

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HOW TO WORK WITH AN INDEPENDENT HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY

We all know that in the U.S., it is practically essential to have a health insurance plan in order to get adequate healthcare when necessary. However, just because you have access to a health insurance plan doesn’t mean that you’re getting the best deal, or the cheapest plan. With rising health

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HOW TO GET THE BEST SMALL BUSINESS INSURANCE

We all know that in the U.S., it is practically essential to have a health insurance plan in order to get adequate healthcare when necessary. However, just because you have access to a health insurance plan doesn’t mean that you’re getting the best deal, or the cheapest plan. With rising health

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WHAT IS OPEN ENROLLMENT?

Open enrollment is an amount of time every year when you have the opportunity to sign up for health insurance. If you don’t use this time to sign up for health insurance during the open enrollment, you likely won’t be able to sign up for health insurance until the next open enrollment period

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BENEFITS OF BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS

With all of the challenges that the healthcare industry brings, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois continues to rise to the occasion, enabling new discoveries and continuing to be evolved. Here is some background on this leading healthcare provider and some of the benefits. BCBSIL is one of the

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WHAT IS SHORT TERM DISABILITY?

If you were not able to work for a few months or became disabled could you afford your living expenses? Most people do not have enough savings to support themselves beyond a month or two, if at all. Studies have shown most people are not prepared to protect their lifestyle and finances in case of

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COMMON HEALTH INSURANCE TERMS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Unless you work in the healthcare or insurance industry, understanding all the different terminology associated with a health insurance plan can go from confusing to overwhelming. What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicare Supplement? Are deductibles the same thing as copayments? What does

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MEDICARE ADVANTAGE VS. MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT

Medicare Advantage plans allow you to get Medicare Part A and Part B benefits through a private insurance company that contracts with Medicare. Most Medicare Advantage plans include prescription drug benefits, and some may include benefits such as dental services or membership to gyms. When you are

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT

When you’re enrolling in your health insurance, you may see new acronyms, such as HSA, or Health Savings Account. It’s popular for health insurance providers to provide you with a health savings account and can be a great way to save up for medical expenses. What is a Health Savings Account? An HSA

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