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Currently, talk about healthcare reform dominates the news. Questions and concerns arise as people speculate whether or not the current administration will repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Though the house has passed their version of the new healthcare bill – the American Health Care Act – the Senate must […]

Healthcare News Update: Obamacare Still In-Force

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Guaranteed Renewable Though different, guaranteed renewable is something else everyone should consider when shopping for disability income insurance. Essentially, this rider renews the policy each and every year so long as premiums are paid on time. This removes the hassle of reapplying. With this guaranteed renewable, rates can still increase. Contrastly, […]

Know the Difference: Guarantee of Insurability vs. Guaranteed Renewability

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Why You Need Non-Cancellable Riders on Your Disability Income Policy Non-cancellable riders are a must-have on a disability income policy. If the carrier allows this rider, then it’s definitely worth considering. Essentially, a non-cancellable rider ensures static rates. In other words, once the policy is in effect, the insurance company cannot […]

Non-Cancellable Riders on Disability Income Insurance

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High risk pools were actually around for about ten to fifteen years prior to the ACA. They were available in the majority of the states. But when President Obama’s healthcare law went into effect, high risk pools went away. However, as the new administration works on reforming the healthcare system, the idea […]

Terms Defined: High Risk Pools

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According to the American Cancer Society, one in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with some sort of cancer during their lifetime. The odds that somebody you know, whether friends or family or even you, may get cancer. To make matters worse, cancer induces high medical expenses. Sixty-percent […]

The Best Type of Cancer Plan

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Outside of the open enrollment period (OEP), the only way to get qualified coverage is with a special enrollment period (SEP) or through an employer. However, not many qualify for an SEP. So, those looking for health coverage without an SEP outside of OEP need to consider short-term medical plans. […]

Short-Term Medical Plans Now 3-Months with Non-Renewal

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The subject of H.S.A.s has popped up more recently in the news. Specifically, the new administration is talking more about H.S.A.s, which have been around for a long time. There’s nothing new about them. Over a decade ago, they were called M.S.A.s – medical savings accounts. Now, they’re H.S.A.s – health savings […]

Health Savings Accounts and How They Work

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What We Do and Do Not Know about Healthcare Reform Newspapers, social media, websites, news stations are inundated with information regarding healthcare reform under the new administration. Right now, all the information is speculation. Nothing is set in stone. The law has not passed so nobody really knows what will […]

The Uncertainty of Healthcare Reform

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In a recent report, published March 15, researchers, comprising of 11 medical professions, such as allergists, pediatricians, infectious-disease doctors, etc., reveals the numerous ways in which climate change affects the health of Americans nationwide. Dr. Mona Sarfaty, the director of the new group, called the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and […]

How Climate Change Affects Health

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