Study suggests link between blood pressure and dementia.
Lowering blood pressure may help reduce risk of dementia. New results from a long-term study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests possible link between blood pressure and dementia. The longitudinal study followed 4,700 Americans for 24 years. Researchers tracked participants’ blood pressure levels at different ages throughout […]

Study Suggests Link Between Blood Pressure and Dementia

Employers and employees might be in for a change when it comes to Health insurance starting in 2020. According to the Natlawreview, beginning in 2020, subject to the satisfaction of several requirements, employers may offer employer payment plans as an alternative to traditional group health insurance plans.  With the final […]

Group Health Plan Alternative: Reimbursing Health Insurance Premiums

With the Open Enrollment season approaching, you might be wondering how to be most productive during this time. Beginning November 1st and ending sometime in the middle of December, you might feel pressure and anxiety about not having enough time in the day to take care of everything. Today, we […]

OEP Tips: Preparing for Open Enrollment 2020

By the age of 40, most would consider the decline of our health eminent. With aging, it might seem like the glass is half empty, but that doesn’t stop us from doing what we love. This is especially true for Future Football Hall of Famer, Tom Brady, who is entering […]

How Tom Brady Overcame His Age

healthcare
In recent years, the cost of healthcare has risen astronomically. Americans are having to deal with high and unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. Consequently, this past June, Congress found some common ground and decided it’s time to deal with the issue at hand. “Obviously, we will continue to have significant disagreements on…Obamacare. […]

Can Congress Manage to Lower the Cost of Healthcare?

PPO
The insurance field is full of many different terms and acronyms. You might be wondering about the difference between a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). We want to clear up any type of confusion. Let’s take a look at each one individually, how they differ, […]

The Difference Between a PPO and an HMO

The AEP season is less than two months away! During this time you will be able to switch healthcare plans. Medicare Advantage may be the option that makes the most sense for you.  What Is Medicare Advantage? Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare part C, combines the coverage of both […]

Medicare Advantage Plans: Pros & Cons

It’s well known that technology has completely changed our world. Fifty years ago, would anyone have been able to imagine virtual doctor’s office appointments? It’s amazing that we have reached that point in time. This concept is referred to as telehealth. Telehealth provides a way to make healthcare easier for […]

Telehealth: Should You Consider It?

changes in health plans
With the 2019-2020 Annual Enrollment Period closing in, you should be hearing from your insurance agent. With this call, you might hear good news regarding your plan–lower prices or even more benefits. This call might also inform you of rising prices or even the opt-out of your favorite primary care […]

Changing Health Plans? Ask THESE Questions To Your Agent During ...

With the summer heat flaring up, it may be a good time to check in on your health. We want to keep you up-to-date with all possible health risks when it comes to the heat. Dangerous Summer Heat When temperatures rise over the temperature of 90 degrees, everyone is at […]

Temperature Tricks: How to Handle Summer Heat