Those of you who are on Facebook may have noticed a section they have called “On This Day” which shows you what you posted on that date each year since you joined Facebook. I had a look at mine on… Continue Reading
Despite the fact that I work online, the truth is that I’m not that much of a techie. I don’t do Instagram. I don’t own a Kindle or an iPad. I don’t do even do online banking, or reserve campsites… Continue Reading
One of the big news items at the end of the year referred to an Executive Order signed by the President that he purported would solve the insurance problems by allowing insurers to offer “lower cost insurance plans” and sell… Continue Reading
I’m not going out that way. I will not slowly lose control of myself and take my family down with me. I will die with my dignity intact. These are words my husband, Rich, said loudly and clearly to anyone… Continue Reading
Open enrollment for 2018 Medicare Part D Rx plans ended December 22, 2017. During this process, seniors evaluated Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) and choose their plans. In these plans there are 4 tiers of coverage: 1) Deductible (no greater than… Continue Reading
Some of the most cringe-worthy phone calls I receive are those from desperate pet owners describing how their two dogs have, “started fighting out of the blue.” I cringe because 99.9% of the time, the call comes long after the… Continue Reading
The ACA (Affordable Care Act) also known as Obamacare is still the law. One of the most important provisions is what is known as the “mandate” requiring all individuals to have health insurance coverage. The IRS recently released a statement… Continue Reading
One could never say that the world of employee benefits and insurance is dull. Not only must brokers be informed about the different products and insurance company underwriting rules, it’s critical that we stay on top of all the regulators… Continue Reading
If you are an individual Anthem Blue Cross of CA policyholder, you likely received a very confusing letter recently. It stated “Anthem will not offer the plan you have now in 2018” and your rate for the replacement policy was… Continue Reading
I was particularly intrigued when the State of California chose to opt out of the option to have smoker and non-smoker rates for health insurance as allowed by the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). The law allows the insurer to… Continue Reading
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