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Monthly Archives: October 2017

With everyone’s favorite holiday for treats approaching, it might be time to start thinking of healthy ways to celebrate the Halloween season. There could be anywhere from 3,500 to 7,000 calories worth of candy in the average candy bucket. That’s nearly three times the average of a day’s intake for […]

Healthy Halloween Snacks

October 30, 2017 in Health tagged healthy eating / healthy holidays / nutrition by Jadon Sennet

ACA Rates Still waiting on the ACA rates? Well, while you wait, Jeff Hess, ACA Product Specialist at Empower Brokerage, is here to explain the holdup. Unfortunately, the way it works is the plans have all been filed. As a matter of fact, carriers know what the plans and their rates are, but […]

What Are the 2018 ACA Rates for This Open Enrollment ...

October 28, 2017 in Health tagged aca / health insurance basics / health insurance carriers / insurance and government / understanding aca/obamacare by Jadon Sennet

David Russell, one of Empower Brokerage’s Regional Sales Directors, answers the question, “What is COBRA health insurance?” COBRA stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. What COBRA health insurance does is it gives workers and their families who lose health benefits the right to choose to continue their group […]

What Is COBRA Health Insurance?

October 25, 2017 in Health tagged COBRA / health insurance basics / healthcare providers / insurance and government / SEP by ahektner@empowerbrokerage.com

All prospective parents hope that their babies are born with the best possible health. It’s no secret that while pregnant, a mother’s lifestyle can have a major impact on the development of the baby. If you are pregnant, you may be asking yourself, “What can I do to improve my […]

Pregnancy: What To Do When You’re Expecting

October 21, 2017 in Health tagged children's health / family health / neonatal health / pregnancy / prenatal health by Jadon Sennet

Since our childhood, we have visited doctors annually whether we were sick or completely healthy. If you have been with your same doctor since childhood, you might have built up a strong relationship over the years. Some like myself change doctors every so many years, but may still have a […]

The Importance of Building a Relationship With Your Doctor

October 19, 2017 in Health tagged annual check up / Disease Prevention / healthy body / lifestyle tips / relationships by Jadon Sennet

New Executive Credentials for Across State Sales Not long ago, President Trump released a statement which should have all insurance sellers at the edge of their seats. “I’ll probably be signing a very major executive order where people can go out across state lines, do lots of things, and buy […]

President Trump’s Executive Order Permitting Health Insurance Sales Across State ...

October 16, 2017 in Health tagged health industry changes / insurance and government / insurance industry changes / insurance news by Jadon Sennet

Breaking news! CMS has pushed back the Open Enrollment date. Jeff Hess, the individual health expert, explains why CMS has extended the enrollment deadline for the victims of the recent hurricanes. CMS SEP Extension for Hurricane Victims Due to the events of the recent hurricanes – Maria, Jose, and Harvey […]

CMS Special Enrollment Extension for Hurricane Victims

October 13, 2017 in Health tagged CMS / disaster coverage / insurance news / open enrollment period / special enrollment periods by Jadon Sennet

Every year, there are a few changes to the ACA marketplace. It’s important to stay on top of these changes so you know what to expect from the upcoming open enrollment. To help you stay informed, Jeff Hess, our in-house ACA expert, explains some of the potential changes in the […]

Changes to Expect for the Upcoming ACA Plan Year 2018

October 4, 2017 in Health tagged aca / health industry changes / insurance industry changes / open enrollment period / short term medical plans by Jadon Sennet

Depression affects approximately 14.8 million American adults. If depression is left untreated, it can affect not only your mental well-being but your physical life as well. It has been researched that with ongoing despair and sorrow you can increase the chance of turning towards drugs or alcohol in order to ease […]

Learn how to Identify Common Symptoms to Prevent Depression

October 3, 2017 in Health tagged depression / exercise / healthy body / healthy eating / healthy mind by Jadon Sennet

It’s important to check your facts when receiving them online. With so many different opinions floating around the internet, you might get an answer to one of your questions that is completely biased. Jeff Hess, an ACA Product Specialist, who’s been in the health insurance industry for over 20 years, addresses […]

ACA Market Facts and Myths

October 2, 2017 in Health tagged aca / health insurance basics / insurance and government / understanding aca/obamacare by Jadon Sennet