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My company raised our insurance deductible again. What can I do?

Most healthy people with health insurance are concerned that an accident could cause financial strain on the family.  With companies raising insurance deductible each year there is a simple product you can buy to protect yourself and your family: an Accident Medical Expense (AME) Policy: AME Brochure   True Story: My brother and I went bowling

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Insurance for those with pre-existing conditions

In many states there is now a coverage option for those who have been denied health insurance or had a portion of coverage excluded due to pre-existing conditions.  Although there are no medical questions to qualify for this plan there are other requirements. Most Notable Requirements: Applicant must be without insurance for at least 6

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Life Insurance that pays even if you DON’T die.

Term life insurance can protect your family against financial loss in the event of your untimely death. Whole life can do the same and will pay out no matter when that time comes. Since the cost difference between whole life and term is large it is natural to question whether or not you’ll outlive your

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The Hole in your insurance coverage

Here’s the scenario: You just had a heart attack. The doctor tells you that you’re very lucky to be alive and that you can’t work for 2 months.  Your doctors and the hospital will get paid by your health insurance.  Your life insurance isn’t paying because you’re alive.  Who pays you to recover? Critical Illness

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hdhp vs. scheduled benefit (excepted or non major medical)

Published on July 26, 2011 by in Health Insurance

Many are drawn to a High Deductible Major Medical (HDHP) plan for the lower premium.  But did you know there is an alternative to high deductible major medical plans?  Scheduled benefit plans will pay fixed benefit amounts for the same types of services as HDHP without a deductible.  So if you’re in the camp that

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Why can’t I find a child only health insurance policy?

Published on July 26, 2011 by in Health Insurance

Since children cannot be denied on any new major medical health insurance application, carriers in most states have stopped offering coverage for children only, under 19.  A parent is required to be on the policy with the child.  As per the health care reform bill, children under 19yrs can no longer be denied coverage on

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Benefits for Small Businesses | Cost to Business Owner = $0

Offering benefits to your employees has always been a successful way to attract high quality talent to your company.  But many small business owners have trouble affording to bill.  Now there’s a way small business owners can offer benefits to employees and it doesn’t cost the business owner anything.

 
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Do I need Dental Insurance?

Published on June 25, 2011 by in Health Insurance

Do you have a dentist that gives you a price break because you don’t have dental insurance? Many dentists don’t want to deal with insurance companies and offer cash discounts to their patients instead.  In this case a Cash Dental plan could make sense.  Theses plans can be used with ANY dentist since they pay

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COBRA FAQ

Published on June 25, 2011 by in Health Insurance

Have questions about COBRA and what your options are? FAQ-DEC 2010 DOWNLOAD You can visit the DOL website or view the FAQ pdf above.  If you have questions after reviewing that please leave a post here and we’ll post a response.

 
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Have you heard of Dropbox?

Published on June 24, 2011 by in Computer

This is an online backup folder that gives you FREE storage.  Will sync folders between computers and is accessible online.  Get free space by clicking here.  

 
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