Provider Networks

Provider Networks

This week I would like to highlight why considering provider networks is important. Many insurance companies work with specific doctors and hospitals, and they are referred to as ‘in-network’. This usually means that by using an in-network doctor you would save money...
Understanding Cobra

Understanding Cobra

Tuesday tip: Make sure you use a qualified broker to help you decide on whether COBRA or Marketplace plans are right for you when leaving a job This week I am going to talk about COBRA coverage because it seems to be an area where there is a lot of confusion. When...
Health Insurance Tools

Health Insurance Tools

Tuesday Tip: Shop around & consider paying cash for health tests and procedures Happy Tuesday. It’s time for tidbit Tuesday’s again, this week, I’m really excited because I have a great new tool that I want to share with you. There’s a new...
End of the Year

End of the Year

It’s the last Tuesday of the year, I cannot believe how quickly this year has gone by. I have made it through the first round of open enrollment. I am currently getting a lot of questions about the health care coverage starting January 1, questions such as people not...
The Deadline

The Deadline

Our first major deadline has passed – December 15 has come and gone. That was your chance to get health insurance with an effective date of January 1. If you are the person thinking “Oh my gosh, I missed the deadline, I don’t have insurance!”, don’t...