Yearly Archives: 2016

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As the leading expert on individual, group, and ancillary health insurance here at Empower Brokerage, Jeff Hess knows what he’s talking about, and we want to share his infinite knowledge with you! Check out the video below to learn how Obamacare has affected group health insurance. To start, group insurance is an […]

Obamacare and Its Impact on Group Health Plans, Part 1

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Jeff Hess, individual, group, and ancillary health expert, wants to make sure that you don’t find yourself without health insurance this year. Make sure  you know the dates for Open Enrollment. Watch the video below to learn when the start dates as well as when the cut-off dates are for this […]

Open Enrollment: Important Dates to Remember

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And the Winners Are… Have you ever wondered why insurance policies are labeled bronze, silver, gold, or platinum? What do these designations mean? Am I about to win a trophy? Or…? Wonder no more. Jeff Hess, Empower Brokerage’s individual, group, and ancillary health expert, explains why insurances are labeled as different […]

Metal Plans: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum

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Acronyms are everywhere in health insurance, and unless you know what they stand for, trying to understand insurance quickly turns into translating hieroglyphics. Take, for instance, the commonly used terms “HMO” and “PPO.” What do they mean? We consulted with Jeff Hess, Empower Brokerage’s Individual Health Insurance and ACA Specialist, to […]

Terms Defined: HMOs vs PPOs

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