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		<title>My company raised our insurance deductible again.  What can I do?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:02:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Supplemental Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accident]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Accident Medical Expense]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AME]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Assurant Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[guaranteed issue]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#160; True Story: My brother and I went bowling<a href="http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/my-company-raised-our-insurance-deductible-again-what-can-i-do/"> <br /><br /> (Read More...)</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Insurance for those with pre-existing conditions</title>
		<link>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/insurance-for-those-with-pre-existing-conditions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[guaranteed issue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pcip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pre-existing conditions]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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<a href="http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/insurance-for-those-with-pre-existing-conditions/"> <br /><br /> (Read More...)</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Life Insurance that pays even if you DON&#8217;T die.</title>
		<link>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/life-insurance-that-pays-even-if-you-dont-die/</link>
		<comments>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/life-insurance-that-pays-even-if-you-dont-die/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Life Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[critical illness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[return of premium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[term]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[term life insurance]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/?p=142</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;ll outlive your<a href="http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/life-insurance-that-pays-even-if-you-dont-die/"> <br /><br /> (Read More...)</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Hole in your insurance coverage</title>
		<link>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/the-hole-in-your-insurance-coverage/</link>
		<comments>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/the-hole-in-your-insurance-coverage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:44:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Life Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amount of insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ancillary products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[critical illness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[employer insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gap]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gap coverage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gap insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the hole]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/?p=144</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s the scenario: You just had a heart attack. The doctor tells you that you&#8217;re very lucky to be alive and that you can&#8217;t work for 2 months.  Your doctors and the hospital will get paid by your health insurance.  Your life insurance isn&#8217;t paying because you&#8217;re alive.  Who pays you to recover? Critical Illness<a href="http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/the-hole-in-your-insurance-coverage/"> <br /><br /> (Read More...)</a>]]></description>
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		<title>hdhp vs. scheduled benefit (excepted or non major medical)</title>
		<link>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/hdhp-vs-scheduled-benefit-excepted-or-non-major-medical/</link>
		<comments>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/hdhp-vs-scheduled-benefit-excepted-or-non-major-medical/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[claims example]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[excepted plans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hdhp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scheduled benefit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[supplemental]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;re in the camp that<a href="http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/hdhp-vs-scheduled-benefit-excepted-or-non-major-medical/"> <br /><br /> (Read More...)</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why can&#8217;t I find a child only health insurance policy?</title>
		<link>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/why-cant-i-find-a-child-only-health-insurance-policy/</link>
		<comments>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/why-cant-i-find-a-child-only-health-insurance-policy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[child insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[child-only]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[excepted]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[guaranteed issue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Access Fundamentals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[no deductible]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rebuy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Short Term Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[under 19]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/?p=159</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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<a href="http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/why-cant-i-find-a-child-only-health-insurance-policy/"> <br /><br /> (Read More...)</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits for Small Businesses &#124; Cost to Business Owner = $0</title>
		<link>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/benefits-for-small-businesses-cost-to-business-owner-0/</link>
		<comments>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/benefits-for-small-businesses-cost-to-business-owner-0/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:10:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Life Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accident]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ancillary products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cash dental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ci]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[critial illness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[employee benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[specialty benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[supplemental]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s a way small business owners can offer benefits to employees and it doesn&#8217;t cost the business owner anything. Build employee loyalty —  without spending<a href="http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/benefits-for-small-businesses-cost-to-business-owner-0/"> <br /><br /> (Read More...)</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Do I need Dental Insurance?</title>
		<link>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/do-i-need-dental-insurance/</link>
		<comments>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/do-i-need-dental-insurance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arizona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[az]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ca]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[california]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cash dental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dental insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[missouri]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pennsylvania]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a dentist that gives you a price break because you don&#8217;t have dental insurance? Many dentists don&#8217;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<a href="http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/do-i-need-dental-insurance/"> <br /><br /> (Read More...)</a>]]></description>
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		<title>COBRA FAQ</title>
		<link>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/cobra-faq/</link>
		<comments>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/cobra-faq/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[18 months]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[36 months]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[department of labor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[employer insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[group]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;ll post a response.]]></description>
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		<title>Have you heard of Dropbox?</title>
		<link>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/have-you-heard-of-dropbox/</link>
		<comments>http://ericalmassy.com/insurance/blog/have-you-heard-of-dropbox/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:21:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Computer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computer tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dropbox]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online storage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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. &#160;]]></description>
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