Monthly Archives: October 2017


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

Healthy Halloween Snacks



David Russell, Empower Brokerage’s Regional Sales Director 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 coverage benefits for […]

What Is COBRA Health Insurance?



When expecting a child, all parents hope that their babies are born in the best health possible. While pregnant, a mother’s lifestyle choices can have major impacts on the development of the baby. You may be asking yourself “What am I doing that affects my babies development?” A better question […]

Pregnancy: What to do When Your’e Expecting


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 strong […]

The Importance of Building a Relationship with Your Doctor


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 their […]

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



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


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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, the ACA expert, explains some of the changes that consumers should expect this […]

Changes to Expect for the Upcoming ACA Plan Year 2018


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



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