Macee Hall

About Macee Hall

Originally from the snow-capped Rockies, Macee moved to Texas in 2016 to pursue an undergraduate degree in Strategic Communication. She currently serves as a writer and editor for Empower Brokerage, as well as the marketing manager for Preferred Senior Advisors. Macee is also working on her Master’s degree in management, and hopes to inspire others with her passion for telling stories through varied digital and print marketing efforts.
With all the political and pandemic-related stress in America today, it is natural to wonder what will happen to the ACA in the coming months. Here is a brief update on California v. Texas as of November 19, 2020.
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Open Enrollment Period is well underway, and so is the supreme court case aimed at debasing the act. With all the political and pandemic-related stress in America today, it is natural to wonder what will happen to the ACA in the coming months. Here is […]

An Update on California v. Texas

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A recent study conducted by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute revealed that there is a Medicaid expansions states show a decrease in the mortality rate of three common cancers in states that voted to expand their Medicaid Programs. 2
A recent study conducted by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute revealed that Medicaid expansion states show a decrease in the mortality rate of three common cancers. This is likely due to the increased availability of care that leads to earlier diagnoses and better prognoses for those with breast, lung, and colorectal […]

Medicaid Expansion States Show a Decrease in Cancer Mortality Rates

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Now is the time to renew or find a new 2021 ACA health insurance policy on the health insurance marketplace!
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is also known as “Obamacare”, or the federal health insurance “marketplace” or “exchange”. The ACA’s 2021 Open Enrollment Period is officially here! Now is the time to renew or find a new 2021 ACA health insurance policy on the health insurance marketplace! This year, more […]

2021 ACA Health Insurance Updates

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Cities like Denver, CO, and Key Biscayne, FL passed new local laws on election day to fight the effects of climate change in their communities.
Local governments have started taking climate change legislation into their own hands and creating city-wide efforts to curb carbon emissions and reduce their climate footprints. Cities like Denver, CO, and Key Biscayne, FL passed new local laws on election day to fight the effects of climate change in their communities. […]

Local Communities Take On Climate Change Legislation

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few Americans are aware that the federal government is covering all COVID-19 associated medical costs for those lacking insurance.
A major concern during the worldwide coronavirus crisis is the potentially life-altering medical bills that could follow hospitalization. This concern is especially present with uninsured populations, who often fall into lower-income categories already. Unfortunately, few Americans are aware that the federal government is covering all COVID-19 associated medical costs for […]

Government Covers COVID-19 Associated Medical Costs for the Uninsured

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The terms Medicaid and Medicare are widely recognized, yet many Americans struggle to differentiate the two. Luckily, several resources exist to help you and your loved ones navigate the intricacies of both programs.
The terms Medicaid and Medicare are widely recognized, yet many Americans struggle to differentiate the two. Luckily, several resources exist to help you and your loved ones navigate the intricacies of both programs. Below, we have compiled brief explanations of both the Medicaid and Medicare programs to help you distinguish […]

The Differences in Medicaid and Medicare

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There have been several overshadowed headlines in healthcare this past year, including price transparency, surprise billing, and telehealth.
The coronavirus crisis swept international headlines early this year and has continued to take the forefront of countless media sources through the summer and autumn months. Because of the crisis’s magnitude, several healthcare-related stories have largely been overlooked. Below are some of the overshadowed headlines in healthcare that you may […]

Overshadowed Headlines in Healthcare 2020

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Ambetter is over doubling the counties they cover in Texas for the upcoming 2021 Open Enrollment Period.
Ambetter, the under 65 health insurance branch of Medicare and Medicaid provider Superior Healthplans, is doubling the counties they cover in Texas for the upcoming 2021 Open Enrollment Period. Since 2014, Ambetter has extended its Texas coverage from just 11 counties to 138 counties in 2021. This expansion will allow […]

Ambetter Expands to 138 Texas Counties

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Colorado-based health insurance company Friday Health Plans recently was approved to sell marketplace plans in Nevada, New Mexico, and across seven counties in Texas.
Colorado-based health insurance company Friday Health Plans recently was approved to sell marketplace plans in Nevada, New Mexico, and across seven counties in Texas. In these areas, Friday Health’s ACA approved individual health policies will be available in the upcoming 2021 Open Enrollment Period, which spans from November 1 to […]

Friday Health Plans to Offer Plans in Texas

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Now more than ever, it is important to create healthy habits and find ways to decrease your stress levels through activities like meditation and relaxation.
2020 has been a stressful year. In fact, the CDC reports that mental health issues, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation are all on the rise due to the widespread chronic stress we all feel from the coronavirus pandemic. Now more than ever, it is important to create healthy habits and […]

The Benefits of Meditation and Relaxation

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