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Nov 8

Catastrophic Health Insurance

Posted on Monday, November 8, 2010 in Health Insurance

Okay, so you’re super healthy, and rarely go to the doctor…AND you don’t want to spend a lot on health insurance.  Perhaps the answer is coverage just for catastrophic events, major illness or horrible accident.  But is this all you need?

Nov 8

Wow, Term Life Insurance is Cheap!

Posted on Monday, November 8, 2010 in Health Insurance

Rates have come down dramatically in term life insurance in the last few years, due to the fact that we are all living longer, and the insurance companies haven’t had to too many claims.

Oct 28

What is an HMO?

Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Health Insurance

HMO is a health maintenance organization.  It’s managed health care.  Your doctor is your “primary care physician” or PCP.  You must see your PCP to get a referral to see a specialist.  It’s a “closed” network of providers, meaning you have no coverage if you go outside the network.  Is it right for you?  Watch the video to see.

Oct 21

Insurance for the Self-Employed

Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Health Insurance

If you are self-employed you do not have the luxury of having insurance benefits offered by the company you work for.  The good news is…you can build a personal policy that includes what you want and leaves out what you don’t want.  Group insurance is one size fits all, take it or leave it.  When you’re on your own, it only has to fit you.

Oct 21

What Does it Mean to “Self-Insure”

Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Health Insurance

There are many reasons why you might have to “self-insure”.  Maybe you quit your job, got laid off, your company doesn’t offer insurance, your self-employed, an independent contractor or commissioned sales person.  Perhaps it’s too expensive to be added on to your spouse’s plan.  Whatever the reason, you’re on your own, but not alone.  I may be able to help you get benefits.