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This year, many individuals shopping for health insurance are worried about the costs, specifically the high deductibles and premiums. Though not well-known, there is actually a solution to help combat high costs. Many smart agents are proposing two products rather than one to help lower premiums and deductibles. This may […]

Packaging Two Health Insurance Policies Can Lower High Deductibles

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This year, the number one concern people have with health insurance is keeping premiums down.  Empower Brokerage hears the same question asked repeatedly, “How do I find a plan that’s actually affordable?”  We recommend consumers purchase the cheapest available Affordable Care Act plan. Then, they can package the cheaper plan […]

Got High Premiums? Consider Adding a Gap Plan to a ...

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Overwhelmed by high deductibles? Worried about your out-of-pocket exposure? Fear not! Jeff Hess, the individual health expert, has the solution to your problems. Check out the video below to learn the best way to spend your healthcare dollars and get an affordable plan this ACA season! How to Fight High Deductibles and Avoid Out-of-Pocket […]

Got High Deductibles? Consider a Gap Plan for 2017

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Compare Short-Term Medical Insurance to ACA Rodney Culp, CEO of Empower Brokerage, has been in the insurance business and helping clients save money for 32 years. In his 32 years, the health insurance industry has never been as chaotic or confusing as it is now. In the video below, Rodney […]

A Short-Term Medical Insurance Plan VS An ACA Plan

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Health insurance has a language of its own. Even words you know have a completely different meaning when in reference to health insurance. So to have a better understanding of this industry, it’s important to know the frequently used terminology. In the video below, Jeff Hess, individual, group, and ancillary health insurance […]

Terms Defined: Co-Payments, Co-Insurance, Deductibles, ETC.

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The best approach to understanding the chaos and confusion of health insurance is to familiarize yourself with the terminology specific to the industry. In the video below, Jeff Hess, individual, group, and ancillary health expert, defines Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTC) and cost-sharing reductions. Check it out! Advanced Premium Tax […]

Terms Defined: Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTC) and Cost Sharing ...

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Jeff Hess, individual, group, and ancillary health expert, mentioned previously in his video regarding Obamacare’s impact on group health that level-funded plans are a viable option for both small and large businesses. Take a look as he dives deeper and provides more details about this group health plan option! Regular Group […]

Group Health: What Are Level-Funded Plans?

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Previously, Jeff Hess – the individual, group, and ancillary expert here at Empower Brokerage – discussed the most significant way in which the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as Obamacare, has impacted Group Health. The number one way being higher deductibles and the removal of dependent coverage from […]

Obamacare and Its Impact on Group Health Plans, Part 2

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As the leading expert on individual, group, and ancillary health insurance here at Empower Brokerage, Jeff Hess knows what he’s talking about, and we want to share his infinite knowledge with you! Check out the video below to learn how Obamacare has affected group health insurance. To start, group insurance is an […]

Obamacare and Its Impact on Group Health Plans, Part 1

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