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Characteristics of a Good Medicare Agent — What Qualities Should An Insurance Agent Possess? What qualities should a good insurance agent possess? Every insurance agent is different but we think each should possess these six qualities. Independent Agent vs Captive Agent – An Independent agent represents many insurance companies. In contrast, a captive agent represents a […]

What Qualities Should An Insurance Agent Possess?

March 16, 2020 in Health tagged health insurance basics / insurance news / relationships by Jenny McCann

Health insurance is expensive and going without coverage can be very tempting for people who rarely get sick. Premiums and out-of-pocket expenses can easily rack up. With all this money going out of your bank account, it does not seem like a good idea to have any coverage. Aside from […]

Who Needs Health Insurance?

February 13, 2020 in Health tagged aca / health insurance basics / understanding aca/obamacare by Noah Thomas

Hospital consolidation has increased rapidly since 2010. Many studies have shown an increase in prices for commercially insured patients, but what about the quality of care? The New England Journal of Medicine came to the conclusion that quality of care has not improved. In their study, they compare acquired hospitals’ […]

Hospital Consolidation

February 7, 2020 in Health tagged health insurance basics / healthcare providers / hospitals by Emily Schellin

If Obamacare ACA is overturned — What Disappears If Obamacare (ACA) is Overturned? In July, three 5th Circuit judges in New Orleans heard arguments about whether Obamacare (ACA) is constitutional. The federal appeals court is expected to issue their ruling on the case – State of Texas v. USA – any day now. At issue is […]

What Disappears If Obamacare (ACA) is Overturned?

January 29, 2020 in Health tagged aca / health industry changes / health insurance basics / stress by Jenny McCann

ambetter my health pays card — Empower Brokerage does not operate the Ambetter My Health Pays program. You can contact Ambetter at the following link: https://www.ambetterhealth.com/contact-us.html. Ambetter My Health Pays Program Did you know you can earn up to $500 in 2020 with the Ambetter My Health Pays® Program? If you are an Ambetter member living in […]

Ambetter My Health Pays® Program

January 21, 2020 in Health tagged health insurance basics / health insurance carriers / healthcare news / provider tips by Jenny McCann

Medicare plans receive star ratings each year on a scale from one to five. These star plans are ranked using survey information from Medicare plans, plan members, and providers. A ranking of one star reflects a poor plan, while a plan with five stars reflects an excellent plan. Categories Covered […]

Why You Should Talk to Your Agent About Five Star ...

December 13, 2019 in Health tagged health insurance basics / provider tips / SEP by Jadon Sennet

Life insurance — Why do we need health insurance? Why do we need health insurance in the first place? Changing times have led to a lot of changes in our day to day lives. Changing lifestyles have also brought in new requirements and necessities. Have you been in a situation where you have […]

Why do we need health insurance?

December 12, 2019 in Health tagged aca / economics / family health / health insurance basics by Sara Awati

With being midway through the AEP, your agent probably has reached out to you about changes for the 2020 year. You probably sat down with them and through a review of your current plan have options to change or stay with your current carrier. In the recent Democratic presidential primary […]

Plan Change: Should You Be Scared of Finding A New ...

November 27, 2019 in Health tagged aep / disaster coverage / health insurance basics by Jadon Sennet

As the open enrollment season begins, people will look for health insurance plans that fit their needs. Many choose ACA for its broad coverage, including the ten essential benefits. These include doctor services, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, prescription drug coverage, pregnancy and childbirth, mental health services, and more. Although the […]

Short Term Plans: Is This A Good Alternative For You?

November 18, 2019 in Health tagged health insurance basics / short term medical plans / understanding aca/obamacare by Jadon Sennet

ACA Health insurance — In today’s post, I will talk about the Affordable Care Act, also known as ACA or Obamacare. What is ACA? The Affordable Care Act (ACA), often called Obamacare, is one of the most significant healthcare reforms in American history. Signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010, the ACA […]

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

November 13, 2019 in Health tagged aca / health insurance basics / understanding aca/obamacare by Sara Awati