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.
Ancillary benefits are a secondary type of health plan that cover medical services traditional ACA plans do not.
Ancillary benefits are a secondary type of health plan that covers medical services traditional ACA plans do not. These plans range from dental and vision insurance to hospital indemnities and critical illness coverage. Ancillary benefits can also cover various hospital expenses, like ambulance transport, blood transfusions, and medical supplies used. […]

How do I buy ancillary benefits?

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A large change seen in the last decade revolves around the ACA mental health measures, which require individual carriers to provide coverage for mental health concerns alongside other physical health issues.
In 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and set in motion some of the largest insurance-based changes in history. The law shook the insurance world, from carriers and providers to agents and policyholders. With the ACA requiring all plans to cover ten essential benefits, more people were […]

ACA Mental Health Measures

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On September 24, President Trump announced the America First Healthcare Plan.
On September 24, President Trump hosted an event at the Duke Energy Hangar in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he introduced the new  America First Healthcare Plan. This plan is an executive order which will act as the Affordable Care Act’s replacement should the Supreme Court decide the ACA is unconstitutional […]

America First: What you need to know about the POTUS’ ...

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While following CDC and local law enforcement guidelines, families can still celebrate some of the best parts of Halloween in the age of COVID.
After a stressful spring and summer, the world is looking towards a fall full of fun family events, but coronavirus will undoubtedly require some adaptation during the upcoming holiday season. Just because the holidays may look different this year, you can still make amazing memories. While following CDC and local […]

Halloween in the Age of COVID

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recent research from Uppsala University’s Dr. Karl Michaëlsson shows that eating a healthy diet, specifically the Mediterranean diet, can reduce an individual’s risk of heart disease even more than losing weight can.
Each year, one in four deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There is a plethora of information online about preventing heart disease and related conditions, but recent research from Uppsala University’s Dr. Karl Michaëlsson shows that […]

Preventing Heart Disease: A healthy diet is more important than ...

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400,000 Texans are protected due to SWHP's acquisition of FirstCare Health Plans.
On October 23, 2018, Baylor Scott and White’s Scott and White Health Plan (SWHP) announced their acquisition of FirstCare Health Plans. The two merged shortly after, on January 1, 2019, with hopes of helping Texans receive better quality care from a wider network of providers. The two organizations are currently […]

What SWHP’s Acquisition of FirstCare Means for Texans

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With the coronavirus pandemic still extremely prevalent and another wave of cases predicted to hit during the 2020-2021 flu season, it is more important than ever to make sure you and your family get your annual flu shots.
Autumn is officially here, but with the dropping temperatures and falling leaves comes flu season. With the coronavirus pandemic still extremely prevalent and another wave of cases predicted to hit during the 2020-2021 flu season, it is more important than ever to make sure you and your family get your […]

2020-2021 Flu Season: Why it’s more important than ever to ...

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Even though a life insurance health exam may seem daunting, applicants can prepare ahead of time and follow several tips and tricks to make sure their exam gives the most accurate picture of their health possible!
Intimidated by medical exams? You’re not alone! Check-ups are intimidating, and that’s without the added stress of knowing the exam can affect the cost of a monthly life insurance premium. Even though a life insurance health exam may seem daunting, applicants can prepare ahead of time and follow several tips […]

Tips on Staying Healthy for a Life Insurance Health Exam

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The health benefits of raw honey include both mental and physical effects.
For thousands of years, people have used honey as a food, medicine, and preservative, but the gooey golden liquid has more benefits than meet the eye. So grab a spoonful of honey, find a comfy seat, and learn about the countless health benefits of raw honey. The Physical Health Benefits […]

The Health Benefits of Raw Honey

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One-third of Americans have experienced emotional burnout since the novel coronavirus struck the United States back in March of this year.
According to a study conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and the CDC, one-third of Americans have experienced the onset of depression and anxiety symptoms since the novel coronavirus struck the United States in March. These symptoms are often caused by emotional burnout from the seemingly never-ending sense of confusion, […]

5 Steps to Prevent Emotional Burnout

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