Last week I introduced the concept of Disability Insurance and provided a primer on what to look for in basic coverage. The following graphic from the Council of Disabilty Awareness is rather telling about the risk of Disability. Most folks… Continue Reading
One of the best things about my work is that I get to meet really interesting people and I occasionally get to have some fun. Early in my career, I was trying all kinds of ways to meet people to… Continue Reading
An article in the December issue of the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine discusses headache treatment. It states that “in the absence of red flag warning signals central nervous system imaging is unwarranted and can be harmful”. It goes further… Continue Reading
This is the last week to buy individual insurance under the “Informed of tax penalty” category. This category was established in response to those who claim they did not know they would be charged a penalty until they prepared their… Continue Reading
Life Happens and LIMRA just released the results of the 2015 Insurance Barometer Study. LIMRA is a worldwide research, consulting, and professional development organization that helps more than 850 insurance and financial services companies in 73 countries increase their marketing… Continue Reading
“Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies” the documentary by Ken Burns recently played over 3 nights on KIXE. It is inspired by the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee. It was a fascinating piece that covered the modern history of the disease… Continue Reading
North Valley Association of Health Underwriters presented its annual CE (Continuing Education) seminar last week. I was struck by how these type of events have changed. The meeting included a panel discussion with executives from both Dignity Health and Shasta… Continue Reading
In January, Covered California reported consumers’ health care coverage information to the IRS. This is done to ensure individuals are meeting their health insurance requirements for the year. Form 1095-A was mailed to consumers who purchased individual coverage though Covered… Continue Reading
As discussed last week the current Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA aka Obamacare) centers on what has now become known as those four little words: enacted by the state. The center… Continue Reading
The Department of Health & Human Services issued a final ruling on the employer-sponsored health plans that fail to cover inpatient hospitalization. They have said these plans do not meet the minimum value standards as set by the Affordable Care… Continue Reading
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